The Third Tunnel
Gyeonggi-do · South Korea
A stop not to be missed on our itinerary is the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1The Third Infiltration Tunnel
Welcome, intrepid explorers and students of geopolitical history, to the surface entrance of the Third Infiltration Tunnel. We are currently standing within the heavily restricted civilian control zone, a mere stone's throw from…
Listen in the app2The Descent: The Intercepting Shaft
We now begin our descent. Please watch your step and hold onto the handrails provided. …
Listen in the app3Entering the North Korean Gallery
We have reached the bottom of the intercepting shaft and have now stepped directly into the Third Infiltration Tunnel itself. Take a moment to absorb the profound reality of your location. …
Listen in the app4The Evidence of Deception: Dynamite Marks
As we continue our awkward, crouching march northward, I ask you to stop and examine the surface of the rock walls very closely. Look for specific, telltale markings etched deeply into the granite. …
Listen in the app5The First Subterranean Blockade
We have now progressed deep enough into the tunnel that we are approaching the first major physical obstacle constructed by the South Korean military. Ahead of us, the dim corridor is abruptly severed by a massive, imposing…
Listen in the app6The Final Viewpoint and Unseen Threats
This is the absolute limit of our subterranean exploration. We are standing at the final accessible viewpoint, peering through the barriers toward the Military Demarcation Line itself. …
Listen in the app7The Surface Memorial and DMZ Replica
Welcome back to the surface. After the oppressive, crouching darkness of the infiltration tunnel and the physically demanding cardiovascular challenge of the steep ascent, the open sky and fresh air are undoubtedly a welcome…
Listen in the app8Closing
Our exploration of the Third Infiltration Tunnel has brought us face to face with one of the most tangible, chilling artifacts of the Cold War. As we prepare to leave this site, I ask you to reflect on the profound implications…
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What is The Third Tunnel?
The Third Tunnel is a place in Gyeonggi-do · South Korea with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Gyeonggi-do · South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.9166, 126.6984 |
| Last updated |
