Haenam-gun, the Land's End Village Where Miraculous Hope Rises: 'Maemseom Sunrise'

Only Twice a Year, Held in Mid-February

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] The sunrise at Maemseom unfolds in Ttangkkeut Village, Haenam, where Korea begins.

Maemseom consists of two rocky islets in front of the Ttangkkeut Village pier, and the spectacular sunrise where the sun rises between the split jagged rocks is considered the highlight of Ttangkkeut tourism.

According to Haenam County on the 10th, this can be seen only twice a year for just a few days in February and October, and this February it will be from the 14th to the 18th.

Maemseom Sunrise, Winning Entry of the Tourism Photo Contest
Photo provided by Haenam-gun

The Maemseom sunrise offers slightly different views depending on the viewing position, attracting photographers and tourists every year to capture the sunrise’s new charm.

Haenam County is also making every effort to expand the tourism infrastructure around Ttangkkeut to revitalize tourism after COVID-19, expecting this to be an opportunity to experience the newly transformed Ttangkkeut tourist sites.

Last year, the Ttangkkeut monorail’s vehicles and rails were replaced for a makeover, and the World’s Ttangkkeut Park themed on the six continents’ land ends was completed.

Additionally, at the Ttangkkeut Tower installed at the southernmost point of the Korean Peninsula, a skywalk has been created to provide a unique experience called ‘One Step Beyond Ttangkkeut.’

The skywalk, made with reinforced glass flooring, allows visitors to feel the thrill of walking directly above the Ttangkkeut sea, and recently, night lighting was added to breathe new life into the Ttangkkeut tourist area.

In particular, following the opening of the South Blue Road of the Korea Dulle-gil trail that crosses the Korean Peninsula in 2021, the West Sea Road was opened last year, enhancing the symbolism of Ttangkkeut as the starting point of the national pilgrimage.

A county official said, “The Maemseom sunrise at Ttangkkeut, where the beginning and the end coexist, symbolizes the start of new hope,” adding, “We hope visitors take home the hope given by the Maemseom sunrise, the best scenic view nature offers, along with the full taste and charm of Haenam.”

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