Homigot Sunrise Square
호미곶 해맞이광장
One of the easternmost points on the Korean mainland. A bronze 'Hand of Harmony' reaches out into the sea, creating South Korea's most famous sunrise scene. Nearby are the Homigot Lighthouse and the National Lighthouse Museum.
Homigot sits at the tip of the 'Tiger Tail' peninsula on the eastern side of Yeongil Bay, and is one of the first places on the Korean Peninsula to see the sunrise. The 'Hand of Harmony' in the square was built to welcome the year 2000. One hand stands in the sea and the other on land, facing each other across the water. At sunrise, seagulls perched on the fingertips make for the best photos. Next door are the Homigot Lighthouse, completed in 1908, and the free National Lighthouse Museum. The square is open free all day. From Pohang city center, take a bus for about 1 to 1.5 hours, often with a transfer at Guryongpo. By car it takes about 40 minutes. It is best combined with a visit to Guryongpo on the same day.
Opening hours
Square open all day; lighthouse museum 09:00–18:00, closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Guryongpo Japanese House Street
- Yeonorang Seonyeo Theme Park
- Space Walk (Hwanho Park)
- Yeongildae Beach
- Pohang Canal
- Park1538
- Jukdo Market
- Igari Anchor Observatory