GKL hosts tourist event in DMZ

Participants of Grand Korea Leisure's Demilitarized Zone Train Tour event pose at an observation deck in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province. Courtesy of Grand Korea Leisure

Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), the state-run operator of Seven Luck Casino, said Friday that it organized a tourism event at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in collaboration with the Korea Railroad Corp., Gyeonggi Tourism Organization and Yeoncheon County Office.

The initiative aims to promote awareness of Korea’s divided history and the value of peace among international visitors to Seven Luck Casino, while also supporting tourism in areas of Gyeonggi Province facing population decline.

Paju, Gyeonggi Province, is a major tourist attraction that allows visitors to witness the remnants of Korea’s division firsthand. It has become a popular destination for both domestic and international travelers interested in history and peace.

Participants in the program boarded the DMZ Peace Train, received a military briefing at Dorasan Observatory, looked across the DMZ into North Korean territory and visited Jaein Falls, a UNESCO Global Geopark site, as part of a program combining themes of peace, security and ecology.

“The event is expected to raise the brand value of DMZ Peace Tourism among international visitors,” said GKL President Yoon Doo-hyun. “It also contributed to attracting more foreign tourists and revitalizing local economies by showcasing the tourism assets of areas at risk of population decline.” (Advertorial)