JSA/DMZ Tour, South Korea - March 2023

JSA tours WERE open in March 2023 and I was VERY VERY VERY lucky to take one. Also saw DMZ sights. A very long day but it was worth every penny. We met at Seoul Plaza, we left at about 5:30 AM and got back at about 4:45 PM.
UNFORTUNATELY tours were again suspended shortly thereafter and remain unavailable as of 2024.
I went with VIP Travel based out of Seoul and they were great. Here is their website to see if anything is available:
www.vviptravel...

[@ChrisHall-v1o]

In 1983 I was one of the JSA Tour Guides (SP4 Hall). Quite a lot has changed in the details I see but mostly it has stayed the same. In a 6-month period I gave tours to over 10,000 people from about 108 different countries. The place has a lot of sad history and based on North Korea's behavior that is not changing anytime soon. I never had the opportunity to take the full tour myself, yet it is and always will be an incredible experience.

[@90293Mike]

Thanks for that info, i appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

[@anthonylagunas6737]

I was stationed at Camp Liberty Bell in 85.

[@chloehebert9332]

The "You never know where destiny will take you" line at the end was iconic 😂

[@Greg_call]

Thank you for sharing this video!❤

[@90293Mike]

You’re welcome, although I think the tours have been temporarily suspended now.

[@lovettosave9239]

That’s crazy! You went to the blue buildings! I’m watching this video and now planning my trip❤❤❤ love from poland

[@90293Mike]

Glad you liked the video!! Most DMZ tours DO NOT include the JSA (the blue buildings) so you really need to look around and find one that does. I don’t think there are many. Have a great trip!!

[@MassimoUrbanimax]

KOREA Is ONE. REUNIFICATION for PEACE, PROGRESS, PROSPERITY.

[@irmazandl]

EXCELLENT video. I am in the midst of planning a 3 week trip to Seoul and the DMZ is on my agenda. I will book with the company you recommended.

[@90293Mike]

There are a limited number of JSA tours so I recommend booking as far ahead as possible. In fact a a few months ago, when that US soldier ran into North Korea, they stopped the JSA tours. I assume they’re running them again, but I’m not 100% sure.

[@Slayerrrrrr]

This is so cool, so unfortunate that the tours are so limited tho

[@90293Mike]

It is very unfortunate. Hopefully things will loosen up. Thanks for watching!

[@randynguyen7549]

unbelievable... so exciting.... How to book this tour? And the price? Thank for sharing!

[@90293Mike]

I linked the tour company in the description. The cost was about $150 US. Definitely higher than other DMZ-only tours but worth it to me.

[@MrCaptainSisko]

So lucky to see the JSA. You must of been the last tour group to see it.

[@90293Mike]

@@MrCaptainSisko I had no idea at the time. The tour guide said they were opening up again. Then stuff happened. Live long and prosper.

[@MrCaptainSisko]

@@90293Mike I REALLY wanna see the JSA I even messaged the United Nations Command on when they will open again but they still don’t know after that incident last year with Travis King.

[@johnnyhoang0111]

I was visit dmz in friday but sadly JSA is closed because 1 guys american enter to north

[@90293Mike]

Thanks for watching! Hope it opens back up soon!

[@hDo7680]

Hello this is so cool! May I ask you where you booked your tour ? And if its open to anyone ? Or military?

[@90293Mike]

It was through VIP Travel in Seoul. Right now I believe there are only a few tours available every month from what our guide told us. The tours are open to everyone. I thought VIP did a great job and seeing the JSA was a bucket list item for me.

[@Manfelipe]

Hi. Amazing experience. Can you share the tour guide phone or website?

[@90293Mike]

I linked it up in the description. Thanks for watching!!

[@jonathanhon1995]

Hi, May I know how to buy the JSA ticket? I’m going to Korea on May, I hope I can visit to JSA too, please guide me on that, much appreciated 🥲🥲🥲

[@90293Mike]

I included a link in the description to the tour company I used. However it looks like they are already sold out for May ☹ Thanks for watching!

[@manuheber9011]

In 2016 November I was there but without the blue buildings / houses.

[@RuffmanTravels]

I just booked mine for June, it was about $150 USD. Im very happy I was able to get a tour for the week I will be in Korea!

[@90293Mike]

@@RuffmanTravels That’s what I paid. At first I thought that was high, as the typical DMZ tour is less than $100. But after taking the tour, I felt it was worth every penny to be able to see the JSA. Thanks for watching!

[@spencerb5341]

I leave tomorrow, to korea. Where did you book your tour?? Please help 😊

[@90293Mike]

It’s linked in the description but I think they are sold out until June, sorry.

[@spencerb5341]

@90293Mike I'm sorry, Mike. I got excited and just commented. Lol, my apologies it def is in your description

[@glb360]

Terrible tour guide. Not knowing/correcting himself. He and his commanding officer(s) should know better.

[@balmoralpjk]

👎🏿

[@90293Mike]

Whoa!!