The 2nd Tunnel
제2땅굴(철원) · Gangwon · Palaces & heritage
The 2nd Tunnel, one of several excavated by North Korea for the purpose of infiltrating South Korea, was discovered in 1975. Spanning a total length of 3.5 kilometers, only 500 meters of the tunnel is accessible to civilians. To visit this site, visitors are required to book as part of the DMZ Peace Tours. Additionally, personal identification, such as a passport or Alien Registration Card (ARC), is necessary for access.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Gangwon |
| Address | 457-7 Yangji-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do |
| Hours | 09:30 / 10:30 / 13:30 / 14:00 |
| Closed | Tuesdays, New Year's Day, May 5, Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day), Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) holidays · * Subject to cancellation depending on weather conditions or security concerns |
| Parking | Available |
Getting there
What's on nearby
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- Jan 16, 2027 – Feb 14, 2027Cheorwon Hantangang River Ice Trekking Festival
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