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Goseong Unification Observatory

Goseong Unification Observatory

고성 통일전망타워 · Gangwon · Viewpoints

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.

TypeViewpoints
RegionGangwon
Address481 Geumgangsan-ro, Hyeonnae-myeon, Goseong-gun, Gangwon-do

Getting there

From Korea Tourism Organization open data. Opening hours and admission can change — check the official page before you go.

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