Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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Key Observatory (열쇠전망대)

1375-1, Dongnae-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

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At a Glance

Hours: 09:00-16:00
* Possible closure during winter season due to snow or training period
Closed: Tuesdays
Information: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-31-839-2147
Address: 1375-1, Dongnae-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

Updated 2022.09.07

Expected Crowds (30 days)

Quietest day: Sat 10/31

Expected Crowds (30 days)
Date	Forecast
Wed 10/21	55 · High
Thu 10/22	55 · High
Fri 10/23	45 · High
Sat 10/24	23 · Low
Sun 10/25	26 · Low
Mon 10/26	58 · High
Tue 10/27	64 · High
Wed 10/28	36 · Moderate
Thu 10/29	58 · High
Fri 10/30	33 · Moderate
Sat 10/31	17 · Low
Sun 11/1	23 · Low
Mon 11/2	24 · Low
Tue 11/3	33 · Moderate
Wed 11/4	22 · Low
Thu 11/5	22 · Low
Fri 11/6	22 · Low
Sat 11/7	26 · Low
Sun 11/8	27 · Moderate
Mon 11/9	35 · Moderate
Tue 11/10	43 · High
Wed 11/11	28 · Moderate
Thu 11/12	53 · High
Fri 11/13	42 · High
Sat 11/14	28 · Moderate
Sun 11/15	24 · Low
Mon 11/16	21 · Low
Tue 11/17	33 · Moderate
Wed 11/18	56 · High

Relative forecast (busiest day = 100) · Korea Tourism Organization

Overview

Called to play the role of an important key for unification, Key Observatory was established on April 11, 1998 to commemorate the sorrow of homesickness and provide security education in the area. Military in the area can also keep watch over the north from this location. Visitors can see the DMZ fences and the Guard Point as well as exhibition hall where war items can be found.

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Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

Key Observatory (열쇠전망대) — Source: Korea Tourism Organization

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1375-1, Dongnae-ro, Yeoncheon-gun, Gyeonggi-do

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