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Odusan Unification Observatory

The place nearest Seoul where it’s easy to get a good look at North Korea.

Paju, South Korea

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The Odusan Observatory is the closest place to Seoul, South Korea, from which you can observe North Korea without having to book a tour or go through security screening.

The observatory sits atop a hill where the Han and Imjin rivers meet. It offers a beautiful view of the North Korean village of Maegon and its “Tower of Immortality,” which every North Korean municipality is required to erect in memory of the eternal President Kim Il Sung and the great leader Kim Jong Il.

From time to time, North Korean farmers can be seen working in the surrounding fields. North Korean propaganda broadcasts can also be heard over loudspeakers.

The observatory features various observation terraces, exhibition rooms, a cafe and a convenience store. It is located about 2 kilometers from the North Korean side of the river. Telescopes are available and free of charge.

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The observatory is not served by public transport. From Seoul, use your own vehicle or take a taxi (about a 45-minute drive).

Alternatively, you can take the red 2200 bus from central Seoul, get off at Matgoel, in the town of Paju, and then take a cab or walk a good hour uphill to the observatory.

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Odusan Unification Observatory
369 Pilseung-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon
Paju, 10862
South Korea
37.773349, 126.677447
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