Timeline
16:52
Check the route to a nearby cafe or shop for a warm drink. Since no food or drink spots are listed in the immediate area, you will need to find a local spot that is open at this time.
17:12
Walk to the South African War Memorial. Take a quiet moment to look west as the sky begins to turn orange. The memorial was unveiled in 1975 to honor the 37 South African Air Force members who served in the Korean War.
17:37
Watch the sunset. On January 15, the sun sets at 17:37, casting a golden glow toward the west. This is the peak moment of the experience.
17:57
Walk 17 minutes west-southwest to the playground and badminton area. It is a short, easy stroll to end the evening with a change of scenery.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW in January, so position yourself with the memorial behind you and the open sky to your west for the best view.
Check before you go
- No food or drink shops are listed in the immediate vicinity of the memorial. Plan to grab a snack or drink before arriving.
- The viewing spot is the South African War Memorial. The sunset alignment is specific to the date (e.g., January 15 at 17:37).
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Pyeongtaek (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).