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Visiting the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)

Plan to dress modestly when visiting the DMZ as there are strict guidelines in place. We
recommend that you wear long pants (either khakis or clean jeans with no rips/tears) and a
long-sleeved shirt with close-toed shoes. The following clothing items are prohibited when
visiting the DMZ:

• T-shirts, tank tops, sleeveless shirts, shirts with anything deemed to be insulting or
provocative, and sweatshirts

• Shorts and short skirts

• Workout or exercise clothing

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• Military clothing

• Oversize or baggy clothing

• Anything deemed to be “biker attire”, including leather vests, jackets, etc.

Style Hints
Dress on our trip is functional and casual. Wearing shorts is acceptable in most situations for
both men and women. There is no strict dress code (except at the DMZ), but when visiting
temples or shrines local people would appreciate it if you dressed neatly and modestly.

What to Bring

We have included suggestions from Trip Leaders and former travelers to help you pack. These
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requirements. You may also want to consult the “Climate” chapter of this handbook.

Recommended Clothing

T Shirts: A mixture of short and long-sleeved shirts in a breathable fabric, like cotton or
cotton-blend. Polo shirts are more versatile than T-shirts.

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for comfort and ease of movement.

T Walking shorts: Cut long for modesty

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especially convenient when using Asian-style squat toilets.

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