Cheorwon Facilities Management Office (Formerly, Iron Triangle Battlefield (철원 시설물관리사업소 (구 철의삼각전적관))
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Cheorwon Facilities Management Office (Formerly, Iron Triangle Battlefield (철원 시설물관리사업소 (구 철의삼각전적관))

1825, Taebong-ro, Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do

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Explore the profound history of the Iron Triangle Battlefield at the Goseokjeong National Tourism Site. This preserved area allows visitors to walk through the dramatic history of the Korean war and the nation's military past. Expect comprehensive exhibits detailing the region’s vital role in national defense. Ideal for history enthusiasts, military buffs, and families interested in Korean heritage. While timing depends on your schedule, visiting during daylight hours is recommended to fully appreciate the sprawling site.

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Located in Goseokjeong National Tourism Site, Cheorwon Facilities Management Office is the main tourism center hosting the Cheorwon tour. Starting from Security Tourist Site Development Plan by Cheorwon-gun county in 1976 , the Ministry of Transportation designated Goseokjeong as Goseokjeong National Tourist Area in 1977. The military and Cheorwon-gun county carried out security and battlefield excavation and preservation projects, and established a security educational site featuring the national largest scale in 1985.

Presently, the Iron Triangle Battlefield, located in Goseokjeong National Tourist Area, is used as a security educational site. Unification Hall found within houses various exhibitions, giving information to compare with current and past lifestyles and military devices including varied aircrafts displayed in the outdoor exhibition area. In the educational hall, a promotional video for Cheorwon is screened. Likewise, the exhibition hall covers various materials that allow one to think about unification between North Korea and South Korea.
Information
Phone
+82-33-450-5559
Website
www.cwg.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
hantan.cwg.go.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Hours
Summer Season (March-October): 09:00-18:00
Winter Season (November-February): 09:00-17:00
Closed
Tuesdays, Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) Holidays, the day of DMZ Marathon Contest
Parking
Available
Fee
Information not available

Visitors also explore Goseokjeong National Tourist Area (고석정국민관광지), Hantangang River [National Geopark] (한탄강(국가지질공원, 고석정)) and The 2nd Tunnel (제2땅굴(철원)) near this location.

Location

38.18596, 127.28687

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