Introduction:
Located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the War Memorial of Korea exhibits and preserve materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs by the War Memor

 
Information:
Information Introduction Located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the War Memorial of Korea exhibits and preserve materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue
It was established to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs by the War Memorial Service Korea Society on June 10, 1994
The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outside exhibition halls
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 hall 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 others
The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace
Exhibition Hall Information * Memorial Hall This 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 a 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, the 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 dispatch to 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 documents on 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 equipment/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
Restrooms Available Admission / Participation Fees Free (Admission fee is separate for special exhibition) Parking Facilities Available Parking Fee Sedan: 2,000 won for the first two hours / 1,000 won for every additional 30 minute Bus: 10,000 won for the first two hours / 3,000 won for every additional 30 minute Info Services for Koreans

Reservation:
for group tours and guided tours are available through the official website


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Reservation:
for groups: +82-2-709-3139 Foreign Language Intepretation Services Refer to the official website
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The War Memorial of Korea Reviews:
WUZ:    Don't miss the Global Cultural Cen...;It had everything my wife likes.
lianKO:    Signage is there but no entrance
WUZ:    Great if you love stamps;A must for philatelists!
lianKO:    There's a lot of History Here;Historic 15th century pagoda at Ta...
tianO:    Well maintained, clean and beautif...
dH:    Finished my tour in 30 minutes
SounLT:    Small museum close to Dondaenum;Learn the History of Seoul's City...
tianO:    Quiet temple in the hills;Lovely experience
GDeLK:    on top of a museum;A place to sit and relax
SounL:    Pious shrine, but need to refit..