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  Introduction
  Seodaemun Independence Park was built on the former Seoul Guchiso (Detention Camp). It was used to imprison thousands of Korean independence activists until the liberation from the Japanese occupation on August 15, 1945, as well as the political prisoners during the political turmoil in 1960. When the prison was moved to Uiwang-si, Gyeonggi-do in November 1987, the area was restored and turned into a memorial park in August 15, 1992 to honor the sacrifices of the martyrs. The park preserves seven prison buildings, an execution ground, underground women’s prison, and the March 1st Movement Monument that has been moved from Tapgol Park in Jongno.
  
  One of the most significant monuments of the Seodaemun Independence Park is Dongnimmun Gate (Independence Gate), which has been designated Historic Site No. 32. Nearby is Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), originally called Mohwagwan, which was used to greet Chinese envoys during the Joseon dynasty. Today, the hall enshrines 2,327 tablets inscribed with the names of Koreans who died for the cause of national independence. Standing right next to Dongnimmun Gate are the remnants of Yeongeunmun Gate, which has been designated Historic Site No. 33. Other sights inside the park include the Patriotic Martyr Monument, Declaration of Independence Monument, and Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, who was an independence activist and publisher of Korea’s first independent newspaper. The main highlight of the park is the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, a former prison building that was renovated into a history museum.
  
  Opening date
  August 15, 1992
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  Open 24 hours
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Visitors center (management office), Patriotic Martyr Monument, Statue of Dr. Seo Jae-pil, Dongnipgwan (Independence Hall), Declaration of Independence Monument, Dongnimmun Gate, Seodaemun Prison History Hall, Lee Jina Memorial Library
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Interpretation Services Offered
  Not available
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Dongnimmun Gate (독립문)

    Region : Seodaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Dongnimmun stands at the location originally known as Yeongeun, where envoys were once treated. When a Chinese envoy visited, the King would go o...

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    Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)

    Region : Seodaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gye...

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    Inwangsa Temple (인왕사 (서울))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Temples/ Religious Sites
    Inwangsa Temple refers to the entire cluster of small Buddhist temples located on Inwangsan Mountain (alt. 338m) in the heart of Seoul. The eastern foot of the ...

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    Hwanghakjeong Pavilion (황학정)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Palaces/ Fortresses/ Gates
    Hwanghakjeong Pavilion was built in 1898 by decree of King Gojong’s. It was originally set up close to the northern wall of Hoesangjeon in Gyeonghuigung Palace ...

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    Inwangsan Mountain (인왕산)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Mountains
    The ancient fortress walls of Seoul that connect the ritual grounds of King Taejo and Muhakdaesa to the Sajik Tunnel and Jahamun Gate still remain on the ground...

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    Daesungjip (대성집)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    Daejungjip has specialized in Dogani tang (ox knee joint soup) for 60 years. Customers can feel a simple and familiar ambience at the restaurant.

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