Introduction:
Built by an army unit in 1983, Goseong Unification Observatory is the nearest place for viewing Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea, the shortest distance being 16km away and the farthest being around 25km away. From the observatory, you can see Haegeumga
Directions [Bus] From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Goseong. - From Goseong, take a taxi to Tongil Security Park (approx. 30 min).
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-682-0088
Information:
Built by an army unit in 1983, Goseong Unification Observatory is the nearest place for viewing Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea, the shortest distance being 16km away and the farthest being around 25km away.
From the observatory, you can see Haegeumgang, and the islands nearby, Manmulsang, and Hyeonjongam.
On clear days, you can also glimpse various peaks of Geumgangsan Mountain such as Ilchulbong Peak (1,552m), Chaehabong Peak, Jipseonbong Peak, Yukseonbong Peak, Gwaneumbong Peak, and even the greatest peak, Birobong Peak.
Goseong Unification Observatory is the closest observatory to the North, and many people who visit are those who had to leave their home and were separated from their families during the Korean War.
You can see monuments built in the hope of reunification here.
Tongil Security Park, which can be considered the entrance of Unification Observation, was built in 1987 to be used as a national security site.
You must pass through a security training here to get to Goseong Unification Observatory.
Telephone: +82-33-682-0088 Closed N/A (Open all year around) Duration 1hr - 1hr and 30mins
Operating:Operating
Hours Spring/Fall (March 1-July 14, August 31-October 31) 09:00-16:20Summer (July 15-August 20) 09:00-17:30Winter (November 1-February 28) 09:00-15:50 Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Seniors & Teenagerss 1,500 won Groups: Adults 2,000 won / Seniors 1,000 won / Teenagers 1,200 won * Group: 30 people or more.
* Seniors: Agest 65 and older. * Students: Elementary - High School * Fee includes admission to Korean War Exhibition Hall. Parking Fees - 4,000 won (10 seats or fewer) - 6,000 won (11 seats or more) - School group: 6,000 won (10 seats or more) Pets Permitted (* Taking pets inside facilities is not permitted.)
Built by an army unit in 1983, Goseong Unification Observatory is the nearest place for viewing Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea, the shortest distance being 16km away and the farthest being around 25km away. From the observatory, you can see Haegeumga
Directions [Bus] From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Goseong. - From Goseong, take a taxi to Tongil Security Park (approx. 30 min).
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-682-0088
Information:
Built by an army unit in 1983, Goseong Unification Observatory is the nearest place for viewing Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea, the shortest distance being 16km away and the farthest being around 25km away.
From the observatory, you can see Haegeumgang, and the islands nearby, Manmulsang, and Hyeonjongam.
On clear days, you can also glimpse various peaks of Geumgangsan Mountain such as Ilchulbong Peak (1,552m), Chaehabong Peak, Jipseonbong Peak, Yukseonbong Peak, Gwaneumbong Peak, and even the greatest peak, Birobong Peak.
Goseong Unification Observatory is the closest observatory to the North, and many people who visit are those who had to leave their home and were separated from their families during the Korean War.
You can see monuments built in the hope of reunification here.
Tongil Security Park, which can be considered the entrance of Unification Observation, was built in 1987 to be used as a national security site.
You must pass through a security training here to get to Goseong Unification Observatory.
Telephone: +82-33-682-0088 Closed N/A (Open all year around) Duration 1hr - 1hr and 30mins
Operating:Operating
Hours Spring/Fall (March 1-July 14, August 31-October 31) 09:00-16:20Summer (July 15-August 20) 09:00-17:30Winter (November 1-February 28) 09:00-15:50 Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Seniors & Teenagerss 1,500 won Groups: Adults 2,000 won / Seniors 1,000 won / Teenagers 1,200 won * Group: 30 people or more.
* Seniors: Agest 65 and older. * Students: Elementary - High School * Fee includes admission to Korean War Exhibition Hall. Parking Fees - 4,000 won (10 seats or fewer) - 6,000 won (11 seats or more) - School group: 6,000 won (10 seats or more) Pets Permitted (* Taking pets inside facilities is not permitted.)
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