Submitted by: BuckyHermit (from Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Country: South Korea
Province: Gyeonggi
City: Paju and Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Location: Imjingak [map]
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Imjingak is next to the restricted civilian access area near the North Korea and South Korea border. It is primarily a park dedicated to the Korean War and contains war monuments and memorials. It was also built partially to comfort South Koreans whose families remained in North Korea. Imjingak is home to the Bridge of Freedom, a former railroad bridge used to transport repatriated soldiers and prisoners of war from North Korea. Ironically, amidst all these serious monuments, a large amusement park lies directly east of Imjingak.
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