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The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)
- Notices
- * Closed temporarily from May 9, 2020 until further notice to prevent the spread of COVID-19
- Address
- 29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
서울특별시 용산구 이태원로 29 (용산동1가) - Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-709-3144 - Operating Hours
- 09:30-18:00
* Last admission 30 minutes before closing. - Closed
- Mondays
(* If Monday is a holiday, it will be closed on Tuesday.) - Length of Tour
- Approx. 2 hours
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Information
Introduction
The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outside exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.
Founding Organization
Department of Defense
Managing Organization
The War Memorial of Korea
Structure Size
Total Area 116,793m²
Total floor area 84,129m²
Exhibition halls 20,360m²
Collections Status
Approx. 10,000 items
Program Information
Cinema theater, F-15K 3D experience, Operation Chromite 4D experience, Steller's Sea Eagle protection exhibition, battlefield experience
Exhibition Hall Information
* Memorial Hall
This is an exhibition hall dedicated to the memory of patriots involved in past war efforts. The place presents sculptures, reliefs, and wall paintings under the theme of overcoming hardship, and working towards the unity, prosperity and eternity of the nation.
* War History
The place features war history from prehistoric era to the Japanese colonial period. Military remains, relics, and documents are on display as well. Among them are war & victory records, ammunition, Turtle Ship (and other military vessels from the Joseon dynasty), fortress models, and more.
* Korean War
Here, visitors can learn about the background of the Korean War, the progression of the war and how a truce was eventually established. Exhibits also display ammunition used by hostile and friendly forces, information and artifacts from people displaced by the war, and information on major battles.
* Expeditionary Forces
Information in this exhibit describes the Vietnam War and the implication of Korean forces dispatched in Vietnam. Other information explains the activities Korean troops were mainly engaged in during the Vietnam War, the tactics of the Viet Cong, The Gulf War, PKO dispatch to Somalia, and more.
* ROK Armed Forces
The place presents the progression of the Korean Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps from the time of their inception till today.
* Defense Industry
Replicas of state-of-the-art weapons that are produced by domestic companies are on display. Items include fighters, submarines, destroyers, and communication apparatuses.
* Large Military Equipment
Around 110 pieces of large military equipments/symbols are on display. They include Korean War sculptures, the Statue of Brethren, the Statue of King Gwanggaeto, AH-2, T-34 of the North, US B-52 and others.
* Others
Screening Room, Cultural Theater etc.
Subsidiary Facilities
Cafe, nursing room, gift shop, cafeteria, convience store, wedding hall, traditional wedding hall, etc.
Restrooms
Available
Admission / Participation Fees
Free (Admission fee is separate for special exhibition)
Parking Facilities
Available
Parking Fee
Sedans & vans (15 passengers or less): 3,000 won for the first 2 hours / 1,000 won for every additional 30 minutes / 20,000 won for 24 hours
Bus (16 passengers or more): 10,000 won for the first 2 hours / 3,000 won for every additional 30 minutes / 50,000 won for 24 hours
Reservations
Reservation for groups: +82-2-709-3139
Homepage
www.warmemo.or.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
mfis.mpva.go.kr (Korean only)
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