Many are surprised to find out that it is relatively easy to take a tour of the DMZ, with many full-day and half-day tours leaving from Seoul daily. It’s important to note that the only way to visit the DMZ is with a tour, so do some research on different companies and what they offer, along with which sites they visit before you book. For example, some tours may visit the Joint-Security Area — the closest place you can physically get to North Korea — while others may visit the Freedom Bridge connecting the North and the South.