Imjingak (DMZ) — Paju, Gyeonggi-do. Official data, rebuilt 2026-11-05.
By subway: from Seoul Station to Imjingang is about 80 min (Gyeongui–Jungang Line to Imjingang) — about ₩2,350 on a T-money card. Then a 592 m walk.
By bus: 6 Gyeonggi bus stops within 1.5 km — the nearest is Imjingak, 283 m east. The live box below shows which routes stop there.
Subway time and fare are our estimate from station order and distance, not an official timetable.
About
Located approximately 56 kilometers from Seoul City Hall and 7 kilometers from DMZ, the site of Imjingak Pavilion is an important part of Korean history. Imjingak Resort, the main tourist complex, has various war-related artifacts as well as the spacious Pyeonghwa Nuri Park. The resort preserves the Freedom Bridge and Imjingang rail bridge from the Korean War to remind people of the past, along with a Memorial Hall, memorial monuments, and recreational areas.
Description: Korea Tourism Organization, TourAPI (KOGL Type 1).
Hours, closed days, contact
| Address | 177 Imjingak-ro, Munsan-eup, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Hours | — |
| Closed | Open all year round |
| Admission / age | — |
| Parking | Available (2,100 spaces) |
| Phone | +82-31-953-4744 |
| Website | tour.paju.go.kr |
Tickets and tours
- DMZ tour with NK defector meet-up
- DMZ insider tour: 3rd Tunnel & suspension bridge
- DMZ tour from Seoul: JSA museum, live talk, Red Bridge
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Weather — next 3 days
| Day | Low / high | Midday | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 7° / 18°C | Overcast | 60% |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 2° / 9°C | Clear | 30% |
| Sat, Nov 7 | -4° / 9°C | Clear | 0% |
Korea Meteorological Administration short-range forecast for this spot, 5 a.m. issue.
Getting there from Seoul
By rail — Imjingang station
Imjingang (Gyeongui–Jungang Line) is 592 m from Imjingak (DMZ).
Bus stops within 1.5 km (6)
| Bus stop (English · Korean) | Where | Stop No. |
|---|---|---|
| Imjingak 임진각 | 283 m east | 31069 |
| Imjingang Station (No. 31071) 임진강역 | 629 m east | 31071 |
| Imjingang Station (No. 31070) 임진강역 | 675 m east | 31070 |
| Greaves (No. 30808) 그리브스 | 1299 m north-west | 30808 |
| Greaves (No. 30878) 그리브스 | 1316 m north-west | 30878 |
| Red Cross 적십자사 | 1355 m north-west | 30751 |
“Where” is the distance and compass direction from the map point Korea Tourism Organization gives for Imjingak (DMZ). The stop number is the 5-digit number on the stop sign — type it into Naver Map or Kakao Map.
Next buses — live
Pick a stop to see the next buses on every route that serves it — live from Gyeonggi-do’s bus feed.
Map
Red = Imjingak (DMZ) · blue = bus stops · green = nearest rail station. Tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Often combined with Imjingak (DMZ)
Places people most often visit on the same trip as Imjingak (DMZ), from Tmap car-navigation data published by the Korea Tourism Organization (May 2024 – April 2025, 12 months combined). It reflects drivers, mostly locals, and is a travel pattern — not a review or a recommendation.
Sights and shopping on the same trip
- Shinsegae Premium Outlets · Paju branch 신세계프리미엄아울렛/파주점
- Odusan Unification Observatory 오두산통일전망대
- Heyri Art Village 헤이리예술마을
- Peace Nuri 평화누리
- Provence Village 프로방스
- Gamaksan Suspension Bridge 감악산출렁다리
Where people eat on the same trip
- Munjiri 535 문지리535
- Bangujeongnaruteojip 반구정나루터집
- Tongildongsandubu Village 통일동산두부마을
- Gallillinongwon · Main Hall 갈릴리농원/본관
- Saemtteul Tofu Jip 샘뜰두부집
- Samgojip · Paju branch 삼고집/파주점
Chain coffee shops and fast food are left out. Check opening hours before you go — the list is about a year old.
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- Provence Village
- Paju Book City
- Yangpyeong Dumulmeori
- Pocheon Art Valley
- Herb Island
- Namhansanseong Fortress
- Anyang Art Park
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How this page works
Opening hours and descriptions come from the Korea Tourism Organization; the nearest stations and bus stops are measured from coordinates in public transport data; the forecast is the Korea Meteorological Administration’s short-term forecast. The page is rebuilt twice a day (around 09:15 and 21:15 Korea time) and republished only when the numbers change.
FAQ
How do I get to Imjingak (DMZ) from Seoul?
The nearest rail station in the Seoul-area network is Imjingang (592 m away, Gyeongui–Jungang Line). From Seoul Station that is about 80 minutes by subway (our estimate from station order). The closest Gyeonggi bus stops are Imjingak, Imjingang Station, Greaves (live arrivals in the box above; the 5-digit stop number also works in Naver Map or Kakao Map).
What are Imjingak (DMZ)’s opening hours?
Not listed in the tourism database — check the official website linked above.
Which days is Imjingak (DMZ) closed?
Regular closing days on record: Open all year round. Holidays and special events can change this — check the official website before you go.
Where does this page get its data?
Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (English descriptions, hours, closing days, parking, contacts), the Seoul station master and Gyeonggi Data Dream bus-stop database (English stop names and locations), and MOLIT TAGO train schedules. Rebuilt every morning.
Sources: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI (content 264487, modified 20250905) · Seoul Open Data station master · Gyeonggi Data Dream BusStation · MOLIT TAGO · page rebuilt 2026-11-05.
Last updated 2026-10-01. Editorial policy
