Memorable KOREA TOUR
Do you want to know the history of KOREA?
If so, try to visit here.
The war momorial and museum
The grounds of the War Memorial of Korea were once the
headquarters of the Korean Infantry.
Many experts from different fields were consulted numerous times and
exhaustive research was done in order to complete the exhibits.
This memorial is the largest of its kind in the world.
There are 8 main exhibits at the War Memorial: the Hogukchumo
Exhibit, War History Exhibit, June 25th War Exhibit, Overseas
Dispatched Troops Exhibits, Military Development Exhibit, Large
Equipment Exhibit, and the Outdoor Exhibit.
The Hogukchumo Exhibit honors the spirit of those who perished
fighting on the battlefield.
Visitors can learn all about Korea's war history by visiting the War
History Exhibit, June 25 War Exhibit, Overseas Dispatched Troops
Exhibits, and the Military Development Exhibit, as well as witness how
the Korean military developed over the years.
Different kinds of weapons and military equipment are exhibited as
well, inside and outside the building.
Exhibits inside the building display equipment used during the Korean
War in such a way as to invite comparison between the items.
Large weapontry and equipment used by different countries during
World War II and the Vietnam War are also on display.
In the Large Equipment Exhibit on the second floor, many kinds of
defense industry equipment and both real and model weapons are
displayed.
In the Bangsan Equipment Exhibit, you can look at weapons and war
equipment produced in Korea.
In the War Memorial's Storage Room, 17,800 files and artifacts of war
are preserved.
Modern damage control and prevention devices have been installed to
keep these materials safe from harm.
Besides these, you can also visit the Miniature Exhibit or the Peace
Hall. There is a lecture hall at the memorial, and many presentations
are held here. If you want to learn more about any specific aspect of
war, you can head over to the bookstore to pick up a book or a
pamphlet.
The shop also sells a variety of military ouvenirs that will not only help
you remember your time at the memorial but will also remind you of
the significant role war has played in world history.
Address
29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 용산구 이태원로 29 (용산동1가)
Inquiries
1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
For more info: +82-2-709-3139, 3114
Operating Hours
9:00 - 18:00
※Last admission is 1Hr before closing
Closed
Every Monday ※ If Monday is a holiday, it will be closed on the following day,
instead
Admission / Participation Fees
Free
Directions
1) Samgakji Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 1, 11 or 12.
2) Namyeong Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 1.
Homepage
http://www.warmemo.or.kr/
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