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The Goseong Unification Observatory, South Korea's northernmost observatory, provides panoramic views of the DMZ, the East Sea, and North Korea's Geumgangsan Mountain. Established as a symbol of hope for Korean reunification, it features an exhibition hall dedicated to educating visitors about the Korean War (1950-1953). Due to its location near the DMZ, visitors must present an ID, such as a passport or alien registration card, for entry. The observatory operates from 09:00 to 16:50 from March 1st to July 14th and from August 21st to October 31st, with extended hours from 09:00 to 17:50 between July 15th and August 20th. During the winter months, from November 1st to February 28th, it is open from 09:00 to 15:50.

The DMZ Museum, located in Gangwon Province, began construction in 2006 with a budget of KRW 44.5 billion from national and provincial funds and officially opened in August 2009. It was established to document the history of the world’s only Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) and to create a globally recognized landmark. The museum, covering a site area of 151,242㎡, features a three-story building with a total area of 10,760㎡. Inside, it includes a 46-seat video hall, permanent and temporary exhibition halls, seminar rooms for meetings, and a Multipurpose Center with an outdoor performance stage. The exhibition halls are divided into four sections that explore the background, past, present, and future of the DMZ. The museum aims to gather and display comprehensive materials about the DMZ, including those from North Korea, and will be considered complete once all relevant data is collected and showcased after Korean reunification.

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