Center of Korea Observatory (국토정중앙천문대)

Introduction

The Center of Korea Observatory in Yanggu-gun is named for its location at the center of the Korean Peninsula. It is equipped with an 80-centimeter 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.

Basic Information

Address 127, Guktojeongjungang-ro, Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do (24556)

Phone +82-33-480-2586

Website www.ygtour.kr

Last Updated 2021/08/12

Hours September-February 14:00-22:00 / March-August 14:00-23:00
* Last admission 1 hr before closing

Closed Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a holiday), January 1

Information • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-33-480-2586

Additional Information

Admission Fees Individuals - Adults 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won

Groups - Adults 1,500 won / Children 500 won

* Adults (ages 20-64) / Children (ages 7-19)

* Groups - 30 people or more

* Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger), senior citizens (ages 65 & older)

Restrooms Available

Available Facilities Observatory, celestial projection room, video room, exhibition hall, gift shop, convenience store, grass square, etc.