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The Korean war memorial is the largest war memorial in the world. Colonised by Japan since 1910, Korea was arbitrarily divided into two, with the US governing the southern areas, under Synman Rhee, and the USSR government the northern peninsula under Kim Il Sung. Border skirmishes occurred as early as 1948 but the war heated up upon the invasion of the North into the South on June 25, 1950.
This war memorial thus narrates the events that unfolded between the years of 1950 to 1953. Housing artefacts which include war vehicles, war vessels, as well as war planes of the belligerents of the Korean War. This museum promises a deeper understanding and empathy for the victims of the war.
There is also a souvenir centre at the museum. Photography is also allowed in most places of the museum.
The indoor space of the museum is divided into seven halls: The Memorial Hall, The War History Room, The Korean War Room, The Expeditionary Forces Room, The Armed Forces Room, The Large Equipment Room and The Korean Defense Industries Room. Each room is full of real and replica artifacts, dioramas, records and videos sure to educate and slightly overwhelm any visitor. Placards are posted in both Korean and English.
This war memorial thus narrates the events that unfolded between the years of 1950 to 1953. Housing artefacts which include war vehicles, war vessels, as well as war planes of the belligerents of the Korean War. This museum promises a deeper understanding and empathy for the victims of the war.
There is also a souvenir centre at the museum. Photography is also allowed in most places of the museum.
The indoor space of the museum is divided into seven halls: The Memorial Hall, The War History Room, The Korean War Room, The Expeditionary Forces Room, The Armed Forces Room, The Large Equipment Room and The Korean Defense Industries Room. Each room is full of real and replica artifacts, dioramas, records and videos sure to educate and slightly overwhelm any visitor. Placards are posted in both Korean and English.
Address
29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone number
+82-2-709-3139, 3114
Opening Hours
- Tue
- 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Wed
- 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Thu
- 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Fri
- 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Sat
- 09:00 ~ 18:00
- Sun
- 09:00 ~ 18:00
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Free
Closed days
Monday or on the following day after Monday if it's a public holiday
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Hallie B
Anyone that wishes to have a better understanding of the Korean War specifically should not miss this museum. It is a must visit for anyone staying in or visiting Korea. Guides, many of whom are retired Korean military personnel, will take visitors around on tours of the space at no charge and if unavailable there are audio tours available as well. The information is overwhelming, but as history should never be forgotten so as it’s not repeated, this museum is a complete necessity and a hole in one as far as impact on visitors is concerned.