Unification Security Park (통일안보공원)

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.

– 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)

– 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
* Visitors must arrive at the Security Park before the final departure time to enter

– Admission Fees
[Individual] Adults 3,000 won / Children & senior citizens 1,500 won

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

* Group: 30 people or more

– Parking Fees
Vehicles with the capacity of 9 people or less 5,000 won

Vehicle with the capacity of 10 people or more 6,000 won

Buses 6,000 won

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Goseong Unification Observatory (고성 통일전망타워)

View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →

– 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)

⊙ 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.

Unification Security Park (통일안보공원)