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Center of Korea Observatory

국토정중앙천문대

+82-33-480-2586
ckobs.kr

127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Nam-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do (강원도 양구군 남면 국토정중앙로 127 (남면))

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The Center of Korea Observatory is located in Yanggu-gun County. The observatory is named the Center of Korea, as it is located at the center of the Korean Peninsula. It is equipped with an 80㎝ reflecting telescope. There is also an exhibition hall providing the most recent astronomy news, a planetarium showing the night sky, and a range of hands-on programs.

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Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-480-2586
Closed: Mondays (or the following day, if Monday is a holiday)
Hours: September-February: 14:00-22:00
March-August: 15:00-23:00
* Last admission: 1hr before closing

Updated 2017.01.07

Admission Fees

Individual
Adults: 2,000 won
Children: 1,000 won

Group (30+ people)
Adults: 1,500 won
Children: 500 won

* 50% discount for seniors (age 65 and over) and people with disabilities (valid ID required).
* Children (ages 6 and more)

Available Facilities

Observatory, projection room for celestial bodies, image hall, exhibition hall, souvenir shop, snack bar, grass plaza, etc.

Restrooms

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Reservation Info. for Foreigners

Tel: +82-33-480-2586
* Reservations required for group visitors.

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From Dong Seoul Bus Terminal, take an intercity bus to Yanggu (양구).
* Bus Schedule: 06:30-19:35, runs 22 times a day
From Yanggu Bus Terminal, take a taxi to Center of Korea Observatory. (15-20min)

127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Nam-myeon, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do

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