South Korean War Memorial

The War Memorial of Korea

www.warmemo.or.kr
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The War Memorial of Korea is a museum located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the … See more

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Sep 1, 2024
I may have fallen in love with Korea from k-drama series. I am very interested in its culture and people. that's why I'm on tour in korea Full review by Ivan G
Aug 26, 2024
It creates awareness of national history. Everyone should do reading historical research. What is happening in the world are principles that strengthen interpretation about the future. Full review by Latasha M
Aug 21, 2024
The War Memorial of Korea in Seoul offers a deep and moving exploration of Korea's military history, including the Korean War. It’s both educational and emotional. Full review by Rolande Z
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The War Memorial of Korea is a museum located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former …
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The War Memorial of Korea opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of …
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Korea’s War Memorial was founded in 1994 on the site of the former military headquarters. The memorial commemorates the history of Korea…
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The War Memorial of Korea, which opened in 1994, is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It occupies the former army headquarte…
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Director:Sun Young-Jae
Established:1993

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Hi Mary, from your review, I assume we do not need to have a paid guide to go here, because the museum offers free …
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Hi Mary, from your review, I assume we do not need to have a paid guide to go here, because the museum offers free tours? Do you know if tours were scheduled for certain times? (Haven't gone on website yet) Thank you for taking the time to respond. Best, Rdngtutr
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I would allow at least an hour. This is such an underrated place, so be prepared to want to stay longer!
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Are there those translation device that provide chinese commentary?
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Yes there's a translation audio services you can rent at the information counter~
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What time are the English guided tours ? is there a need to book in advance & how ?
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Thank you everyone for your guidance. Looking forward to visiting the War Memorial & other museums in Korea.
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Is it open on Saturday?
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Hello, Yes, its open on Saturday and closed on Mondays
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Hi may I know if the exhibits are displayed in English too?
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Yes they are. Even the videos have multiple options for language.
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