DMZ Tour: Engage in Conversation with North Korean Defectors

Embark on a unique DMZ tour and engage in conversation with North Korean defectors. Gain insight into their experiences and try traditional cuisine for an exceptional and insightful experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Seoul - First, you will meet a North Korean defector, Eunhee and learn about North Korea by hearing about the journey of escaping. Meantime, you can taste North Korean food for Lunch at the restaurant (depends on your booking, it’d be the lunch or Dinner) or North Korean street food and have the opportunity to learn about the background of the food stories. But that’s not all; you will also have the chance to have a Q&A session as well.

STREET FOOD
Tofu rice (vegetarian-friendly food) or Artificial meat rice(vegetarian-friendly food)

What's Included
  • Dinner included
What's Not Included
  • Personal expenses
Meal Options
  • PyongYang Noodle - It is a type of Korean cold noodle dish that originated in Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea.
  • Tofu rice - North Korean tofu rice, is a popular street food in North Korea.
  • North Korean Finger snacks - You will be also provided North Korean snacks crafted by North Korean defectors in South Korea.
Additional Information

If you are looking to craft a unique narrative rather than embark on a typical excursion that’s been done by many others, our service firmly believes that this activity will provide you with the most exceptional experience in your life.

North Korea is known for being one of the most secluded and isolated countries in the world. This is precisely why many individuals are interested in visiting the DMZ to gain insight into the historical sites and the lives of North Korean people. However, it may not be fulfilled to learn about North Korea firsthand by just visiting DMZ. In this case, meeting with North Korean defectors, listening to their experiences of life in North Korea, and trying their traditional cuisine would be the most appropriate and insightful experience for those who wish to learn about North Korea. As such, this service would be an excellent gift for those visiting Korea.

  • This experience requires a minimum 6 number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • If there aren’t a minimum of 3 customers, the service may be cancelled.
Location
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The name of the restaurant is "북녘식당 친친" ▶ It is located within a 12-minute walk from Exit 3 of Hongik University Station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Sebastian_l
May 12, 2024
Fantastic experience! - Wow! What an experience! Eunhee, was extremely friendly and lovely to chat to. It was very interesting to listen to her awe inspiring story and to learn about her life since leaving North Korea, plus the North Korean dishes were great! If you are thinking of booking this experience, stop thinking and go ahead and book it!
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Alyssa_g
May 10, 2024
You MUST book this unmissable experience whether or not you visit the DMZ! - Meeting Eunhee was unexpectedly one of the best parts of our trip to Seoul. It was incredible just to sit with her and ask her questions about her life and experiences, and she was so patient and answered all of them! I would absolutely book this tour again just to be able to ask her more questions. Eunhee needs to make a movie about her life!
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Romanj721
Apr 10, 2024
Truly Unique Experience - We met Eunhee all the way in Incheon at a restaurant serving authentic North Korean food. It took us over an hour and a half to reach the place from the centre of Seoul, but it was really worth it. We enjoyed an amazing meal during which Eunhee shared her story with us, and answered all of our questions about living in North Korea. She also provided some authentic and unique North Korean snacks for our friends who couldn’t make the meeting. Meeting Eunhee was definitely one of the main highlights of our trip to South Korea.
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Thomaswd4481ju
May 17, 2023
A most interesting meal - A very interesting experience. Eunhee, my host, was very open about growing up in North Korea and during a very nice conversation over a North Korean meal answered my many questions regarding the DPRK.
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Artem
May 9, 2023
Awesome & Inspiring - Thank you so much. It was great to meet people from North Korea and hear their experiences, and being able to ask them any questions in person. Also thank you for sharing North Korean's food with us. Enjoyed it very much, highly recommend.
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Yasminecitrad
May 8, 2023
Best and Unforgettable - Yesterday was really an unforgettable experience. Thanks to Eunhee, Songmi and team for making it fun yet touching by listening to the stories as defectors. The tofu rice with the sauce is very yummy too! All the best for you 💘
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Maps03645764168
May 7, 2023
Inspiring day with detailed stories of life in North Korea - Eunhee was such an amazing host. She provided many of her stories of North Korea and how she worked to be at where she is today. She is truly an inspiring individual and her stories were so meaningful, I will remember this part of my travel in South Korea for a while.
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