Dorasan

Dorasan is a railway station located in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea. It is the northernmost railway station in South Korea on the Gyeongui Line and is situated close to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) separating North and South Korea.

The station was originally built in 2002 as a symbol of hope for Korean reunification and the resumption of cross-border rail links. It was officially opened on December 11, 2007, with a ceremony that included a symbolic train journey from Dorasan to Kaesong in North Korea. This event marked the first time in over 50 years that trains had traveled between the two Koreas.

Dorasan Station serves as a tourist destination, allowing visitors to experience the proximity to North Korea. Many tourists visit the station as part of tours that explore the DMZ area. The station itself features exhibits and facilities related to the Korean War and the hope for future inter-Korean cooperation. While it was envisioned as a gateway for trade and travel between the two Koreas, regular passenger and freight services have been limited due to political tensions. However, it remains an important symbol of the desire for peace and eventual reunification on the Korean Peninsula.