The product was jointly planned with the Gyeonggi Tourism Organization and the Gyeonggi Northern Regional Headquarters of the Small Enterprise and Market Service. It will operate as a temporary commuter train on the Gyeongui Line, departing from Seoul Station and stopping at Ilsan and Munsan before heading to border areas. The day trip includes round-trip rail fare, connecting vehicles and experience fees, allowing travelers to visit a festival, DMZ-related sites and a traditional market in a single itinerary.
Four themed courses will be offered. “DMZ Healing Therapy” includes Camp Greaves, DMZ forest healing and Munsan Jayu Market. “DMZ and Paleolithic Festival” visits the Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival and Jaein Falls.
“Yeoncheon DMZ Close to Home” covers the Taepung Observatory, Jaein Falls and Jeongok Traditional Market. “Gimpo DMZ and a Relaxing Cup of Coffee” includes Gimpo Marine Park, Aegibong Peace Ecological Park, a millstone coffee experience and the Daemyeong Port seafood market.
The promotion also targets spending in neighborhood commercial areas. All participants will receive either Onnuri gift certificates or Yeoncheon Love gift certificates to use during the trip for meals or local specialty purchases.
Korail Tourism Development said it plans to maximize synergy with local merchants by operating on-site promotional booths timed to the government’s nationwide consumption campaign, the “2026 Companion Festival” (April 11-May 10), and the Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival (May 2-5).
“We wanted to offer a richer experience by combining signature local content such as the Yeoncheon Paleolithic Festival with rail travel,” said Lee Woo-hyeon, acting CEO of Korail Tourism Development. “We will continue to develop travel products that use the rail network to highlight hidden local attractions and bring vitality to neighborhood commercial districts.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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