Introduction:
Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a special museum located at Seodaemun Independence Park. It was built near the end of the Joseon Dynasty (~1910), and was where Japanese soldiers tortured then later executed Korean followers of the Independence Movement.

 
Information:
Information Introduction Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a special museum located at Seodaemun Independence Park
It was built near the end of the Joseon Dynasty (~1910), and was where Japanese soldiers tortured then later executed Korean followers of the Independence Movement
Seodaemun Prison History Hall was built in remembrance of Seodaemun Prison, and to salute the Korean patriots
There you'll find seven jail cells, a historical exhibition hall, an execution room, watchtowers and a basement jail cell where Yu Gwan-sun an historic figure during the independence movement died
The 1st floor is “A Place of Reverence,” where you can learn about Seodaemun Prison via the graphic systems
A large screen shows the background of its founding and the transition periods in its history
The Material Room has displays and information on Korea's history
The museum also holds special exhibits
The 2nd floor is “A Place of History,” where you can view the “National Resistance Room,” “Prison History Room” and the “In Prison Life Room
” This floor shows examples of how the people fought through this dark chapter in history continuing to hold on to their hope and resolve for freedom
“A Place of Experience” is the most horrifying and dreadful place in the prison
In the “Temporary Detention Room” and “Torture Room” you will see recreated torture scenes that are frighteningly realistic
At the Seodamun Independence Park nearby you can visit the Independence Hall, the Patriotic Martyr Monument, the March 1st Declaration of Independence Monument, relic no
32 and no
33
Facilities for the Handicapped Wheelchair rental service, restrooms, parking spaces Admission / Participation Fees Adults (over 19) 3,000 won / Group 2,400 wonYouths (13 - 18) 1,500 won / Group 1,200 wonChildren (7 - 12) 1,000 won / Group 800 won※ Group : 30 people or more Credit Cards Accepted Accepted Parking Facilities Available (Seodamun Independence Park) Parking Fee 1,000 won for the first 30 min / 300 won for each additional 10 min Foreign Language Intepretation Services Availability of guided tours: - Call the museum one week before your visit to give the docent enough time to prepare the schedule
- Languages: English and Japanese - Inquiries: +82-360-8586

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