About PLK Travel

Seoul's award-winning DMZ tour operator since 2016.

PLK Travel Progress

2026.03  Selected as Seoul's Best Tourism Product by Seoul Metropolitan Government & Seoul Tourism Foundation 

            "Seoul Glow: Han River Cruise & Hidden Spots" recognized as one of Seoul's Top 10 tourism experiences

             2-year certification + Seoul Best Tourism Alliance membership


2026.01   2026 Klook Partners Awards - Best of Koreas Tour


2025.05  2025 Viator Experience Awards - Top 20 for Asia

             3rd consecutive year winning Viator Experience Award

             Rated 5.0/5.0 based on 12,568 global reviews


2024.12   2024 Viator Experience Award Winner

2018.11 2 of FIT Tours are selected as Good quality of products by Seoul Tourism Organization
2018.06 Moved into new office as selected by KISED(Korea Institute of Startup Entrepreneur  Development)
2018.05 Registered as Official Taean Tulip Festival Travel Agent Partners 
2018.01 A joint Business with Korea Chungcheongbuk-do Province Tourism for Olympic Preview Tours
2017.09 Tours for expats and Koreans launched  
2016.11 PLK Travel established. 

About PLK Travel

'Pioneer of the DMZ Suspension Bridge Tour Route'

PLK Travel is a Seoul-based licensed tour operator specializing in DMZ 

tours and authentic Korean cultural experiences. Founded in 2016, PLK 

Travel was built on one mission: to show visitors the real Korea beyond 

the tourist traps.


We are one of the very few DMZ tour operators in Seoul that arranges 

direct meet-ups with North Korean defectors, giving travelers a rare and 

personal window into one of the world's most complex geopolitical stories.


Why Travelers Choose PLK Travel 


✔ 2023, 2024, 2025 Viator Experience Awards Winner

✔ 2026 Klook Partners Awards Winner - Best of Korea

✔ Rated 4.8 / 5.0 on TripAdvisor

✔ Expert English guides including a retired Korean military officer

✔ No forced shopping. Ever.

✔ Small groups maximum 13 people

✔ Private tour (DMZ Tour & Seoul Tour)

✔ Trusted by travelers from 47+ countries

✔ Listed on Viator, Klook, GetYourGuide, and Headout



Our Tours

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DMZ Tours from Seoul

The Korean Demilitarized Zone is one of the most historically significant 

sites in the world. Our DMZ tours cover the 3rd Infiltration Tunnel, Dora 

Observatory, Dorasan Station, and include an exclusive meet-up with a real 

North Korean defector. Available as half-day, full-day(DMZ with suspension bridge), and private options.


Seoul Cultural Tours

Beyond the DMZ, we offer carefully designed Seoul experiences — from 

night market tours and local hiking with makgeolli, to K-Pop agency visits 

for fans who want to go deeper than the surface.


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 Licenses & Recognition

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- Licensed Tour Operator | Tourism Registration No. 2018-000020

- 2024 Viator Experience Award Winner

- Selected as Good Quality Product by Seoul Tourism Organization (2018)

- Featured in Ilgan Sports, Sisa Journal, Gukje News, and more


21,955

PLK Followers

4.9

Tripadvisor Customer Review (5.0)

52

Overseas Partner


47+

The number of countries 

We're working with Global OTAs and more 

Klook

GetYourGuide

Viator

Headout

Our Story, PLK Travel

Founder & CEO Tony Eom spent 7 years as a K-Culture journalist before launching PLK Travel in 2016. 

Frustrated by tours that felt fake and 

rushed, he set out to build something different. Pioneers of the DMZ Suspension Bridge tour route since 2018. Small groups, Private tour, real stories, and experiences that go deeper than the surface.


Today, PLK Travel is one of Seoul's most trusted tour operators, 

recognized globally on Viator, Klook, GetYourGuide, and beyond.


What We Do

We run small-group, large-group and private tours across Seoul and the DMZ, designed for independent travelers who want more than the standard itinerary. 


Every tour is led by an expert guide, runs without forced shopping stops, 

and is built around genuine local experience.


Tour Inquiry: playlikekorean@gmail.com

How to Contact us

Address: 2nd floor, 5 Toegye-ro, 16-gil, Jung District, Seoul (Myeongdong)
Phone : +82-10-7537-8290 (Whatsapp) 
+82-10-8761-3248 (Whatsapp)
Email : playlikekorean@gmail.com