Places
- First published
- Oct 13, 2026
Hwang Young-jo Memorial Park
Hwang Young-jo Memorial Park in Chogok, Samcheok, commemorates the 1992 Barcelona Olympic marathon victory. Seasonal opening hours and Monday closures are listed in older city tourism guidance; reconfirm temporary changes before visiting.
- Address
- 강원특별자치도 삼척시 근덕면 초곡길 176
- Nearby transit
- Nearby rail stations and current bus connections have not been verified. Plan for 176 Chogok-gil, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok, and check transit separately.
- Hours
- Earlier city guidance: Mar–Oct 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:40); Nov–Feb 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:40); closed Mondays. Check holiday closures and current admission rules.
The city tourist-detail URL could not be re-opened on 30 October 2026 due to access restrictions. The hours below come from earlier official information; ask the city to confirm closures and charges before travel.
Why go
Learn about Samcheok's Olympic champion and combine the visit with the nearby coast.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereNearby rail stations and current bus connections have not been verified. Plan for 176 Chogok-gil, Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok, and check transit separately.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗강원특별자치도 삼척시 근덕면 초곡길 176
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Earlier city guidance: Mar–Oct 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:40); Nov–Feb 09:00–17:00 (last entry 16:40); closed Mondays. Check holiday closures and current admission rules.
Food & eatingOpen guide →
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