Historic Park of Geoje, P.O.W. Camp

Introduction:
The Park of Geojedo, P.O.W Camp was built to hold prisoners during the Korean War.
Out of a total of 170,000 prisoners of war, 20,000 were from China and 150,000 were from North Korea.
The camp was closed upon the signing of the 1953 armistice

Local Transportation Geoje-do -> Historic Park of Geoje, P.O.W. Camp: From Gohyeon Ferry Terminal or Gohyeon Intercity Bus Terminal, taxi takes 5 min. From Okpo Ferry Terminal, Jangseungpo Ferry Terminal, taxi takes 20-25 min.
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)

• For more info: +82-55-639-8125~7 (Korean)

Information:
The Park of Geojedo, P.O.W Camp was built to hold prisoners during the Korean War. Out of a total of 170,000 prisoners of war, 20,000 were from China and 150,000 were from North Korea.
The camp was closed upon the signing of the 1953 armistice which ended the war.
Remains of the war, such as tanks, trucks and other relics are on exhibit here.
The camp was turned into a park in 1997 to ensure that the Korean War is not a forgotten war.
It takes approximately one hour to walk the park grounds.
Telephone: +82-55-639-8125~7 Closed New Year, Chukseok

Operating:Operating
Hours Nov-Feb 9:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
/ Mar- Oct 9:00 a.m.
- 6:00p.m.(During summer season or a high-demand season, viewing period usually extended about 30 Min.
due to ticketing delay) Admission Fees Individuals: Adults 7,000 won / Youths & Military 5,000 won / Children 3,000 won Groups (30 people or more): Adults 5,000 won / Youths & Military 3,500 won / Children 2,000 won Discounted: Adults 3,000 won / Youths & Military 2,500 won / Children 2,000 won * Discount: Residents of Geoje & Seniors (ages 65 and older): Required to present an ID card Intergrated Ticket holders/Culture Day: Adults 5,600 won / Youths & Military 4,000 won / Children 2,400 won