Paju

Some of the key events about Paju

• 1950

  The city was heavily damaged during the Korean War
• 1953

  Paju became part of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), restricting development
• 1968

  North Korean commandos infiltrated the area in an assassination attempt
• 1972

  Establishment of the first planned city in South Korea
• 1976

  The Axe Murder Incident occurred in the Joint Security Area near Paju
• 1983

  A North Korean bombing attempt targeted South Korean officials visiting Burma
• 1996

  North Korean submarine infiltration incident occurred near the DMZ
• 1997

  Opening of Heyri Art Valley, a cultural complex for artists and creative professionals
• 2002

  Completion of the Dorasan Station, the northernmost railway station in South Korea
• 2002

  Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a vehicle accident, sparking anti-American protests
• 2005

  Inauguration of the Paju Book City, a publishing and cultural hub
• 2009

  Opening of the Paju Premium Outlets, a major shopping destination
• 2010

  North Korea shelled Yeonpyeong Island, increasing tensions in the border region
• 2011

  Launch of the Paju English Village, an immersive language learning facility
• 2014

  Hosting of the Asian Games football tournament
• 2015

  Land mine explosions in the DMZ injured two South Korean soldiers
• 2016

  Opening of the Paju Jangneung UNESCO World Heritage site to the public
• 2018

  Establishment of the DMZ Peace Trail for eco-tourism
• 2020

  Completion of the Paju Smart City project, enhancing urban technology and sustainability
• 2020

  COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted tourism and local economy in Paju

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