Starbucks DMZ with North Korea View | Aegibong + Hyundai Outlet (Departure from Seoul)

Ko really looked after us and made sure we were first in line at the Starbucks for opening time. We got great seats right at the window and spent maybe 2.5 hours there. This tour is a very laid back approach, Ko makes sure we get our seats and food and then let's us explore and take loads of pictures. The views are really clear and we saw lots of farmers on the North and some sheep too. It was a very eye opening experience. The Hyundai Outlets are great too, they've some alternative clothing stores such as Kodak Apparel, and Kangol stores. We got to spend 2 hours here. Very nice center to explore and shop around in! Highly recommend this tour.

Since I had scheduled a day to do things separately from my friend, I thought it would be a good opportunity to learn about Korean history and culture, so I joined the tour. I got lost and was late for the meeting time, but when I contacted the guide, a female guide named Ms. Ko, she replied promptly. She explained things carefully throughout the tour, and when I asked her questions, she gave me various pieces of information. I was a little worried because I was participating alone, but she asked me many times if I wanted to take photos, and was concerned about whether I was in any trouble. When we left, I told her my next destination, and she kindly explained the way there and how long it would take, and she was reliable and kind until the end. It was a wonderful experience! Thank you so much!!

The weather was good, and our guide, Kim, took good care of us. We went to Starbucks, which is difficult to visit on your own and you can't enter without a passport. The white Starbucks building can be seen in the distance from the parking lot. The inside of the store is small and relaxing. Looking north with the free telescope, we saw a field? In a place like that, we talked with a tour group and saw about 30 white animals, humans, sheep? goats? It was a pseudo-village built in a place where we could see buildings like apartment buildings. The border is in the river flowing right in front of us, and the upper floor of Starbucks is a guard tower. On both the way there and back, we were inspected by soldiers with rifles. We don't feel this in Seoul, but our neighboring country, Korea, is tense as it is still in a ceasefire. Our guide, Kim's explanation of the history of the Korean Peninsula was very easy to understand and helpful!

Our guide was very fluent in Japanese and gave us detailed information about the history of the place, which was a very enjoyable experience.

We were shown around by a guide named Taka! He was very hospitable and his explanations were easy to understand, making it a fun trip. I would like to sign up for another tour when I come to Korea again!