Goseong Unification Observatory (고성 통일전망타워)

Goseong Unification Observatory (고성 통일전망타워)

– 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.

– Address : 481 Geumgangsan-ro, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
+82-33-682-0088

– Parking
Available

– Day Off
N/A (open all year round)
* 2025 scheduled closed dates: Jan 6, 20 / Feb 3, 17 / Mar 17, 31
* Subject to close without advance notice due to unforseen circumstances; check in advance before visiting.

– Operating Hours
[March 1 – July 14 / August 21 – October 31] 09:00-16:50
[July 15 – August 20] 09:00-17:50
[November 1 – February 28] 09:00-15:50

– Admission Fees
Individuals – Adults 3,000 won / Children & Senior citizens 1,500 won

Groups – Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,200 won / Senior citizens 1,000 won

* Group: 30 people or more

* Senior citizens: Ages 65 and older

* Children: Elementary – High School students

* Fee includes admission to Korean War Exhibition Hall.

– Restrooms
Available

– Available Facilities
[Unification and Security Park] Admission checkpoint, lecture hall, rest area

[Unification Observation Tower] Unification Hall, lecture hall, Korean War Exhibition Hall, etc.

* Visitors must present valid ID & sign in via admission log

– Parking Fees
– 5,000 won (10 seats or fewer)

– 6,000 won (11 seats or more)

– School group: 6,000 won (10 seats or more)

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Unification Security Park (통일안보공원)

– 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. 

⊙ 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.

⊙ Daejinhang Port (대진항)

– Homepage
www.gwgs.go.kr

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.