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• Information
  Introduction
  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 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.
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year around)
  
  Duration
  Approx. 1 hr - 1 hr 30 min
  
  Operating Hours
  [Admission (Tongil Security Park departure time)]
  Spring/Fall (March 1-July 14, August 21-October 31) 09:00-16:20
  Summer (July 15-August 20) 09:00-17:30
  Winter (November 1-February 28) 09:00-15:50
  * Must arrive at Tongil Security Park before final departure time to be admitted.
  * All visitors must leave by 18:00
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  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
  * Seniors: Ages 65 and older
  * Children: Elementary - High School students
  * Fee includes admission to Korean War Exhibition Hall.
  
  Available Facilities
  [Unification and Security Park] Admission checkpoint, lecture hall, rest area
  [Unification Observation Tower] Unification Hall, lecture hall, Korean War Exhibition Hall, etc.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  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)
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    The Korean War Exhibition Hall (6.25 전쟁체험전시관)

    Region : Goseong-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    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 pe...

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    Hwajinpo Aquarium (화진포 해양박물관)

    Region : Goseong-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Museums
    Goseong-gun’s Hwajinpo Aquarium is located in the Hwajinpo area of Gangwondo Province and consists of two exhibition rooms with one room featuring a total of 40...

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    Hwajinpo Beach [National Geopark] (화진포-강원평화지역 국가지질공원)

    Region : Goseong-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Ecological Tourist Sites
    Hwajinpo Lake is the largest lagoon in Korea, created by a section of the ocean being closed off when two opposing sand spits merged. This unique formation and ...

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    Villa of Rhee Syngman (이승만별장(고성))

    Region : Goseong-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Architectural & Sculptural Highlights
    During the 1950's, three leaders, namely Kim Ilsung, Rhee Syngman and Lee Ki-poong had summer houses built around the lake of Hwajinpo. The villa of Rhee Syngma...

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    Hwajinpo History & Security Museum (화진포역사안보전시관)

    Region : Goseong-gun Gangwon-do
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Next to Hwajinpo Lake and a dense forest of pine trees lays Hwajinpo History and Security Museum. Its premier location near amazing ecological sites makes the m...

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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Bus]
  From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take a bus to Goseong.
  From Goseong, take a taxi to Unification and Security Park.
  
  

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