행정구역상 철원읍은 한국전쟁 당시 완전히 파괴되고, 분단 이후에는 대부분이 민통선 이북 지역으로 묶였다.
In terms of administrative district, Cheorwon-eup was completely destroyed during the Korean War, and after division, most of Cheorwon-eup was tied to the northern part of the civilian control line.