Reunification Highway
| Pyongyang–Kaesong Motorway 평양개성고속도로 | |
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| Reunification Highway | |
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| Route information | |
| Part of AH1 AH1 | |
| Length: | 170 km[1] (110 mi) |
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| North end: | Tongil Street / Chungsong Bridge, Rangnang-guyok, Pyongyang |
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Pyongyang–Wonsan Tourist Motorway, Kangnam-gun, North Hwanghae Sariwon–Sincheon Motorway, Hwangju-gun, North Hwanghae | |
| South end: | Entrance to Joint Security Area and the Korean Demilitarized Zone, Kaesong Industrial Region, North Hwanghae |
The Reunification Highway, officially known as the Pyongyang-Kaesong Motorway (Hangul: 평양개성고속도로; hanja: 平壤–開城高速道路) is a controlled-access highway in North Korea. It connects the capital Pyongyang to the Joint Security Area at the Korean Demilitarized Zone via Sariwon and Kaesong. The distance to Seoul in South Korea is present on signs on the highway, although it is not possible to cross the border to South Korea.
It is about 175 km long, with multiple paved lanes and several tunnels. Tourists have reported that there is very light traffic,[2] as well as multiple check points[3] and tank traps.[4]
Construction began in 1987 and finished on April 15, 1992, the birthday of North Korea's president Kim Il-sung. Its name was chosen to promote the Reunification of Korea. The entire highway is part of Asian Highway 1.
References
- ↑ Sharpe, M. E. (2003). North Korea Handbook. Yonhap News Agency. p. 396.
- ↑ By apathseeker No real name given + Add Contact. "Reunification Highway | Flickr - Photo Sharing!". Flickr. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
- ↑ ""Reunification Highway" P'anmunjom-ni Things to Do Tip by Willettsworld". Members.virtualtourist.com. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
- ↑ By isa_adsr Michael Day+ Add Contact (2011-09-02). "Tank traps | Flickr - Photo Sharing!". Flickr. Retrieved 2012-02-25.
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