Daejinhang Port (대진항)

Daejinhang Port is located at the northernmost tip of the east coast of Korea. Since the opening of North-Eastern Railways in 1935, the port has become a transportation hub, facilitating the transport of seafood and agricultural products to Wonsan.

– Address : Daejinhang-gil, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-33-680-3411

– Parking
Available (Free)

– Day Off
N/A (Open all year round)

– Operating Hours
Open 24 hr

– Film Locations
“Failan (2001)” and “Pandora (2016)”

– Available Facilities
Restaurants, fish market

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Hwajinpo Lake (화진포)

– Homepage
http://hwajinpo-lake.co.kr/

Hwajinpo Lake is one of the most famous lagoons in Korea. It is connected to the East Sea and blessed with natural light, with dense pine forests spreading like folding screens around the vast lake, which covers an area of 238ha. The beach is shallow, clear, and has a great view of the Geumgudo Island, making it popular among tourists. In winter, the area also serves as a refuge for migratory birds, including Natural Monuments like swans. Indeed, the view of the swans dancing over the lake brings to mind Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. The reason why migratory birds head to Hwajinpo Lake is because of its clean water and the abundant food within its reed beds. The surrounding areas are home to the Castle of Hwajinpo (Villa of Kim Il-sung), Villa of Syngman Rhee, and Hwajinpo Maritime Museum, home to nearly 40,000 exhibits of 1,500 rare shellfish, coral, fish species and fossils, along with historic sites like dolmens. The area is a vital habitat to many aquatic creatures like carp, grey mullet, leather carp, and snakehead.

⊙ The Korean War Exhibition Hall (6.25 전쟁체험전시관)

– Homepage
www.tongiltour.co.kr

– Tel
+82-33-682-0088

The Korean War Experience Hall, located next to the Unification Observatory, offers lessons learned through the tragedy of civil war and provides hopes for a peaceful reunification and harmony in the homeland. Visitors can get a deeper understanding of the Korean War and the hardships it led to through videos, materials, and relics on display in this hall.

⊙ Unification Security Park (통일안보공원)

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– Homepage
www.tongiltour.co.kr

Unification Security Park serves as the entry point to the Unification Observatory. Before entering the observatory, visitors can watch a video at the Education Security Hall, which has a seating capacity of 700 people. In front of the Education Security Hall, stands the Peace Bell, a symbol of hope for peaceful reunification. Additionally there is a monument commemorating the army unit members who sacrificed their lives to stop the invasion of North Korean guerillas just before the Korean War.

◎ Due to its location within the Civilian Control Line area, visitors must complete the required procedures before entering.

⊙ Goseong Unification Observatory (고성 통일전망타워)

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– Homepage
www.tongiltour.co.kr

– Tel
+82-33-682-0088

The Goseong Unification Observatory stands as the northernmost observatory in South Korea. It provides panoramic views of the DMZ, the East Sea, and North Korea’s Geumgangsan Mountain. Established as a symbol of hope for the reunification of the Korean Peninsula, it features an exhibition hall dedicated to educating visitors about the Korean War (1950-1953). Due to its location near the DMZ, visitors must bring an ID, such as a passport or foreigner resident card, for entry.

⊙ DMZ Peace Trail (Goseong A/B Course) (DMZ 평화의 길(고성 A/B코스))

– Homepage
https://www.durunubi.kr/dmz-main.do

The DMZ Peace Trail is a trekking path created with the hope of fostering peace in the Korean DMZ (Demilitarized Zone). This trail offers views of the renowned Geumgangsan Mountain and the Haegeumgang Islets. To access the trail, visitors must first register their visit at the Goseong Visitor Registration Center, confirm their identity, and then acquire a visitor pass at the Jejin Checkpoint. After these steps, visitors can proceed to the Unification Observatory, which is the starting point of the trail.
[Course A] Unification Observatory → Geumgang Access Gate → Geumgangsan Observatory → Unification Observatory (2.7km on foot + 5.2km by car)
[Course B] Unification Observatory → Anho Checkpoint → Geumgangsan Observatory → Unification Observatory (7.2km by car)

Daejinhang Port (대진항)