The Hand of Harmony sculpture was completed in 1999 to commemorate the turn of the millennium.
The left hand is situated on land, while the right hand is permanently fixed to a concrete base within the sea.
Homigot is geographically calculated as the location where the sun rises earliest on the Korean Peninsula.
The square contains a large 'Year 2000' time capsule buried beneath the ground.
Local tradition links the site to the 'Tale of Yeonorang and Seonyeo' from the Samguk Yusa.
Homigot Sunrise Square is located at the easternmost point of the Korean Peninsula, serving as the nation's primary location for New Year sunrise festivities. Its most prominent feature is the Sangsaeng-ui Son (Hand of Harmony), a massive bronze sculpture consisting of two parts: one rising from the sea and the other placed on the square’s floor. The site occupies a significant coastal area in Pohang that faces the East Sea directly. It was constructed to symbolize national unity and hope for a prosperous future. Visitors walk along the coastline to observe the sculpture's interaction with the tide and changing light. The surrounding park area incorporates educational exhibits related to the region's geographical significance. It remains one of South Korea's most recognized landmarks for dawn photography.
The wooden boardwalk extending towards the sea, providing a head-on view of the bronze hand rising from the water.
Dress in layers as the coastal wind remains strong and chilly even during milder seasons.
Arrive well before dawn if you plan to capture the sunrise, as the square fills with locals during peak holidays.
Bring a wide-angle lens to capture both the sea-based hand and the vast horizon in a single frame.
Avoid visiting on extremely windy or stormy days as the exposed seaside square offers no natural shelter.
