Korea's First National Weather Science Museum with Marine Theme Opens in Yeosu

Three Floors Above Ground, Total Floor Area of 5,376 Square Meters
Experience and Exhibitions on Typhoons, High Waves, and Tsunamis

The opening ceremony of the National Yeosu Marine Meteorological Science Center, the first national center in Korea themed around the ocean, was held.

According to Yeosu City, the ceremony took place on the 25th with over 100 attendees, including Yeosu Mayor Chung Kimyung, Yeosu City Council Chairperson Baek Insook, National Assembly Member Joo Cheolhyeon, Korea Meteorological Administration Deputy Administrator Kim Seunghee, and Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration Director Ham Dongju.

On the 25th, Jeong Gi Myung, Mayor of Yeosu, Baek In Sook, Chairperson of Yeosu City Council, Joo Cheol Hyun, Member of the National Assembly, Kim Seung Hee, Deputy Director of the Korea Meteorological Administration, Ham Dong Joo, Director of Gwangju Regional Meteorological Administration, and about 100 others attended the opening ceremony of the National Yeosu Marine Meteorological Science Museum. Provided by Yeosu City

The event proceeded with a progress report, awards for distinguished contributors, a calligraphy performance, and a tour of the facilities.

The National Yeosu Marine Meteorological Science Center consists of three above-ground floors and a total floor area of 5,376 square meters. It features interactive exhibits that help visitors easily understand the relationship between the ocean and climate, such as typhoons, high waves, and tsunamis.

The center officially opened on December 21 last year, and offered free admission until the end of February, attracting more than 46,000 visitors. Starting March 1, admission fees are 3,000 KRW for adults and 1,500 KRW for teenagers and children, while infants and seniors are admitted free of charge.

The center is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and is closed on Mondays, New Year's Day (January 1), and the days of Seollal and Chuseok.

Mayor Chung Kimyung stated, "The center offers a variety of experiences, from meteorological exhibitions to hands-on content where you can feel hazardous weather like typhoons on board a ship. We expect it will gain attention as a special content that allows visitors to experience the infinite possibilities of islands, the sea, and the coastline, especially in connection with the upcoming Island Expo."