Tongil (Unification) Park, Gangneung
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Tongil (Unification) Park in Gangneung is a large, free exhibition park where you can see military equipment and a security exhibition hall. It opened on September 26, 2001, and is described as built in hope of peaceful unification in the Aninjin and Jeongdongjin area, where North Korean troops first landed on June 25, 1950, and where a North Korean submarine infiltrated on September 18, 1996. The park is open from 9:00 to 18:00, every day of the year. In October 2021, the decommissioned warship ROKS Jeonbuk, which had been on display, was dismantled. For inquiries, call the Gangneung Tongil Park Security Exhibition Hall at +82-33-640-4469.
- Location
- 강원특별자치도 강릉시 율곡로 1715-38 통일안보전시관
- Opening hours
- 9:00 to 18:00
- Closed
- Open all year
- Admission
- Free
- Contact
- Gangneung Tongil Park Security Exhibition Hall, +82-33-640-4469
- Restrooms
- Available
Official information page (Korean)
What is Tongil (Unification) Park?
Short answer: A large exhibition park built in hope of peaceful unification, where military equipment can be seen in one place.
It opened on September 26, 2001. It was created to promote the importance of national security and raise security awareness in a place that bears the scars of the Korean War, the North Korean submarine infiltration of September 18, 1996, and armed infiltrations.
What are the opening hours and admission fee?
Short answer: Admission is free, and it is open from 9:00 to 18:00, every day of the year.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | 강원특별자치도 강릉시 율곡로 1715-38 통일안보전시관 |
| Opening hours | 9:00 to 18:00 |
| Closed | Open all year |
| Admission | Free |
| Contact | Gangneung Tongil Park Security Exhibition Hall, +82-33-640-4469 |
| Restrooms | Available |
It is open from 9:00 to 18:00. The exhibits may have changed, so check at +82-33-640-4469.
What should I see at Tongil Park?
Short answer: See the military equipment displayed outdoors, and look around the security exhibition hall.
In October 2021, the decommissioned warship ROKS Jeonbuk, displayed in the warship exhibition area, was dismantled after a ceremony because of ageing facilities and safety concerns. From March 2024, work was reportedly under way to move the displayed North Korean submarine to the Navy’s 1st Fleet Command.
The exhibits may have changed, so check with the security exhibition hall before visiting.
Where can I stay near Tongil (Unification) Park?
Short answer: The closest is 정동캐슬 (hotel), about 1.8 km (straight line). These are the 3 closest stays within 2 km.
| Stay | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 정동캐슬 | Hotel | 1.8 km | About 1.8 km (straight line) |
| 안인펜션 | Pension | 1.8 km | About 1.8 km (straight line) |
| 스테이인터뷰 강릉 | Pension | 1.8 km | About 1.8 km (straight line) |
Distances are straight-line distances, so the actual route may be longer; walking times assume 80 m per minute. Select a stay to open its page (in Korean) with check-in times and nearby restaurants and cafés. Property names are shown as officially registered in Korean.
Where can I eat or get coffee near Tongil (Unification) Park?
Short answer: 5 restaurants between 1.6 km and 1.7 km, listed from the closest.
| Restaurant | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| 일미횟집 | Japanese | 1.6 km | About 1.6 km (straight line) |
| 용인백암순대국 | Gukbap (rice soup) | 1.7 km | About 1.7 km (straight line) |
| 안인초가집 | Korean | 1.7 km | About 1.7 km (straight line) |
| 안인우리밥상 | Korean | 1.7 km | About 1.7 km (straight line) |
| 명진옥 | Japanese | 1.7 km | About 1.7 km (straight line) |
Select a name to open its page on our restaurant or café guide (in Korean). The small dots on the map also show nearby places that are not in the tables.
See it on the map
The large purple pin is Tongil (Unification) Park. Tap a pin to see its name and distance.
What else is there to see near Tongil (Unification) Park?
Short answer: The closest is Deungmyeong Nakgasa Temple (about 1.2 km (straight line)), and there are 3 attractions within 4 km.
| Attraction | Type | Distance | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deungmyeong Nakgasa Temple | Buddhist temple | 1.2 km | About 1.2 km (straight line) |
| Haslla Art World | Sculpture park, art museum | 1.9 km | About 1.9 km (straight line) |
| Deungmyeong Beach | Swimming beach | 2.4 km | About 2.4 km (straight line) |
Who is Tongil (Unification) Park good for?
- Anyone who wants to see security exhibits and military equipment
- Those adding an exhibition stop to a Jeongdongjin-area trip
- Anyone looking for free exhibition facilities
Check before you go
- The exhibits may have changed, so check
- It closes at 18:00
Checklist
- Arrive before 18:00
- Call to check which exhibits are on display
- Pick nearby restaurants and cafés on the map in advance
Photos of Tongil (Unification) Park
Frequently asked questions
How much is admission to Tongil Park?
It is free. It is open from 9:00 to 18:00, with no closing days.
What kind of place is Tongil Park?
A large exhibition park built in hope of peaceful unification, where military equipment can be seen in one place.
Have the exhibits changed?
The decommissioned warship ROKS Jeonbuk was dismantled in October 2021, and from March 2024 the North Korean submarine was also reportedly being relocated.
Where is the closest place to stay near Tongil (Unification) Park?
Hotel 정동캐슬 is the closest (about 1.8 km (straight line)). Its page, in Korean, shows the check-in time and nearby restaurants and cafés.
Things to do in Gangneung
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Sources
- Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI, Korean-language tourist information (attraction details) · Korea Tourism Organization · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
- Official information page · Operator · accessed 2026-10-23 (Korean-language source)
Fees, hours and closing days can change. Please check with the site before you visit.