Korea Tour Info

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 alien registration card, for entry. - Address : 481 Geumgangsan-ro, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-682-0088 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (open all year round) - Use season : - Use time - March 1st - July 14th / August 2...

Unification Village (통일정보화마을) - Homepage : http://uni.invil.org/index.html - Tel : Paju’s Unification Village is located north of the Civilian Control Line (CCL). It has security tour locations, such as Panmunjeom, The 3rd Tunnel, and the Dora Observatory. The village is also famous for its agricultural products, such as Jangdan ginseng, Jangdan soybeans, and Jangdan rice, grown in the fertile and blessed nature of the area. Applications for Panmunjeom visits can be made a month in advance, starting from the 10th day of that month. Visitors are required to bring their passports for identification purposes. Nearby tourist sites include Imjingak Pavilion and Paju Book City.  - Address : 330-7, Baegyeon-ri, Gunnae-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides +82-70-7797-8250 - Open date : - Parking : Not available - Rest date : Weekends - Use season : - Use time...

Yanggu Unification Hall (양구통일관) - Homepage : www.ygtour.kr - Tel : +82-33-481-9021 The Yanggu Unification Hall is located in the northernmost part of the Civilian Control Zone in Haean-myeon, Yanggu-gun. It was built and opened to be utilized as a unification education center that would help broaden people’s understanding about the real situation in North Korea in preparation for reunification and encourage commitment for reunification. The location is 5 kilometers away from The 4th Tunnel, in the northern end of the punch bowl basin and it first opened in 1996. It has a first exhibition hall, second exhibition hall, agricultural specialty market, and a parking lot that can accommodate about 100 vehicles. Directly operated by Yanggu-gun District Office, the Yanggu Unification Hall displays materials that show the reality of North Korea including household goods, exports and photographs. The agricultural specialty market sells agricultural goods, North Korean products, and tourism sou...

Goseong DMZ Museum (고성 DMZ 박물관) - Homepage : www.dmzmuseum.com - Tel : +82-33-681-0625 The DMZ Museum was founded in honor of people's hope for unification of South Korea and North Korea. It is located at the northernmost area along the east coast near the civilization control line.The museum features exhibition halls arranged in a number of different themes that highlight the historical significance and the meaning of the DMZ, from the aftermath of war to its pristine ecosystem. - Address : 369, Tongiljeonmangdae-ro, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 ( Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-681-0625 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : New Year's Day, Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, then closed the next day) - Use fee : Free * Must pay for admission to Unification Observatory to visit - Use time : March-October 09:00-18:00 Novem...

Goseong Unification Observation Tower (고성 통일전망타워) - Homepage : www.tongiltour.co.kr www.gwgs.go.kr - Tel : +82-33-682-0088 Built by an army unit in 1983, Goseong Unification Observation Tower is the nearest place for viewing Geumgangsan Mountain in North Korea. From the observatory, visitors can see the Haegeumgang River and the islands nearby as well as get a glimpse of various peaks of Geumgangsan Mountain such as Ilchulbong Peak, Chaehabong Peak, and Oknyeobong Peak. Many monuments are built within the area in hopes of reunification. - Address : 481, Geumgangsan-ro, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-682-0088 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year around) - Use season : - Use time [Admission (Tongil Security Park departure time)] Spring/Fall (March 1-July 14, August 21...

Gimpo International Sculpture Park (김포국제조각공원) - Homepage : www.gcf.or.kr - Tel : +82-31-984-5167 Gimpo Sculpture Park is situated in a large forest and is decorated with 30 sculptures: 14 by international artists and 16 by Korean artists. Since the site is located near the DMZ, the only divided country in the world, each sculpture expresses the overarching theme of unification. A favorite spot for weekend picnicking families and couples on dates, the park is expected to be included in a large tourist complex in the near future along with nearby Reports Park and the youth training center. - Address : 38, Yonggang-ro 13beon-gil, Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-31-984-5167 - Open date : - Parking : Available (150 parking spaces) - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : - Use time Open 24 hr -...