b'THE KOREAN WAR Scan here for the full THE FIRST CONFLICT OF THE NUCLEAR AGE itinerary1425 April 2027 Historical Background12 days When the Japanese army in Korea surrendered at the end of WW2, the Allies Expert Historian: agreed that those surrendering north of 38th Parallel would do so to the Lt Gen (Retd) Jonathon RileyUSSR and those below it to the USA. The Soviets cordoned off their sphere of influence and thus Korea became a divided country. Five years of fruitless Activity Level: 2 international negotiation followed, finally broken by the invasion of South Korea on 25th June 1950 by Soviet backed North Korea. Seoul quickly fell and Whilst the focus of our tour is clearly on thea rapid advance by the North Koreans saw them laying siege to the perimeter Korean War, our journey takes us throughof Pusan. US reinforcements allowed for the simultaneous Inchon Landings some tranquil idyllic landscapes: pine-cladoutside Seoul and the breakout from Pusan on 15th September and US forces, hills and mountains; emerald-green rice- now reinforced by United Nations paddies; stunning mist-shrouded coastlines;troops, had occupied Pyongyang. But glorious spring gardens. Experience the KTXat the end of November, a massive UN train, cross vast waterways over modernreconnaissance in force was surprised awe-inspiring bridges and explore the heartby a Chinese backed counter-offensive of pulsating, glittering Seoul where 5000and by the end of 1950 both sides years of tradition seamlessly intertwineswere facing each other across the with the modern. Visit magnificent palaces38th Parallel. By the summer of 1951 dating from Medieval times, see classicalthe frontline was once again running wooden hanok homes, savour internationalalong the 38th Parallel. For the next and local cuisine and immerse yourself in2 years, whilst peace negotiations Korean culture and heritage. Get close tostalled, a series of small-scale battles North Korea in the Demilitarised Zone or DMZ,of attrition took place with neither side explore North Korean Infiltration tunnels andgaining material advantage. Finally, learn about the latest negotiations betweenon July 27th 1953, an armistice was the two countries. Whilst no plans have beensigned and the front-line became confirmed presently, we anticipate attendingthe agreed border, a border that still the annual commemorations of the battle ofnervously exists today.the Imjin River.Day 0Overnight flight London to IncheonDay 1Arrive Incheon late afternoon Overnight Incheon Airport Introductory talk and dinner (D)Day 2 Osan Task Force Smith memorial and museum, defence of the Kum River at Gongju Train from Deajon to Busan (2 nights) (B,L,D)Day 3 Goeje Island UN PoW camp, 1950 perimeter defences, United Nations Memorial Cemetery (B,L,D)Day 4 Battle of Jangsari, Train to Seoul (7 nights) (B,L,D)Day 5 Seoul: Gyeongbokgung Palace, changing of the guard, Insadong, Korean War Memorial Museum (B,L,D)Day 6Inchon Landings: Wolmido Hill, Freedom Park, Landings Memorial Museum Dinner at own expense (B,L)Day 7Battles of Chipyung and Kapyong, (B,L,D)Day 8Chulwon Peace Observatory for views towards Pork Chop Hill and Baengma, the abandoned Woljeong-ri station, Korean Workers Party HQ Afternoon: initial positions and withdrawal route of 29 (BR) Inf Bde on Imjin (B,L,D)Day 9The Imjin River: Solma-ri, Hill 235, Yangyeon, Route 11, annual commemoration at Gloucester Valley Monument (B,L,D)Day 10JSA (subject to permission): Freedom House, House of Peace Conference ESSENTIALS Room, Bridge of No Return DMZ: Memorial to Korean War Abductees,4-star hotels, meals as indicated,The Last Train Out, The Bridge of Freedom, Dora Observatory, 3rd Infiltration drinks with dinner, all entrance fees,Tunnel (B,L,D)tour manager and expert historianDay 11Return flight to London(B)throughout, all internal travel,optional travel from UK.765926 TCE BROCHURE 2025-26_Aug25.indd 76 22/08/2025 13:35'