The War Memorial of Korea

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The War Memorial of Korea

Published Date : Nov 12, 2015 / Edited Date : Dec 12, 2025

The War Memorial of Korea was established to remember the Korean War (6. 25. 1950 - 7. 27.1953) and to symbolize the desire for peaceful reunification of Korea. The museum consists of 6 individual exhibition halls and a combat experience room, a screening room and an outdoor exhibition area with memorial statues. The Statue of Brothers located in the south-west corner of the outdoor exhibition area at the museum symbolizes the Korean War and the hope for reunification. The statue depicts a scene where a family’s oldest son, a South Korean soldier and his younger brother, a North Korean soldier meet on a battlefield. Their embrace expresses reconciliation, love and forgiveness.

There is also an extensive garden area around the memorial with an artificial waterfall, and a lake where visitors can picnic whilst enjoying the beautiful landscape. The museum houses more than 10,000 artifacts in the indoor and outdoor exhibition areas. It takes visitors about three hours to complete the tour. The first floor exhibition hall features a history of war from prehistoric times up to the Korean War. The combat experience room on the third floor offers visitors a special opportunity to experience a simulated life and death situation on the battlefield through special effects.

Phone: +82-2-709-3114

Website: View Website

Website Language: KOR,ENG,JPN, CHN

Hours of Operation: Tue-Sun 09:30 - 18:00
*For more details, please refer to our website.

Holidays: Closed Mondays & the day following national holidays

Facilities for the Disabled: Accessible Restrooms; Accessible Parking; Accessible Pathways; Elevators; Accessible Information Centers & Services(Wheelchair rentals, etc.)

Fee: Free admission

Address: 04353 29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Transportation: Subway Line 4 Samgakji Station Exits 11, 227m

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Latest 5 reviews of The War Memorial of Korea

Highly recommended a visit to the War Memorial, such a beautiful & educational experience.

This is a fabulous museum & so worth a visit. There is so much to see & what an educational experience for everyone. We went as a family with a teenager who really enjoyed the experience. We went...

Dee_Mc04 2026-01-24
What a gem!

Wow, what an awesome place. I spent three hours looking through this museum and could easily have spent another two just on the inside. It is a spacious, well laid out museum.

Kiwiintheus 2026-01-18
Educational museum

If you love history, this museum alone gives you enough reason to visit South Korea. Outside the museum you can find several monuments and memorials that commemorate the Korean War. You can also...

arisraz 2026-01-16
Much, much more than the 1950s Korean War and a memorial.

This is not just another war museum with guns, tanks, and planes on display. It's an impressive history museum. Plan to spend a few hours here and be prepared to only see a fraction of the...

abbasaurus 2025-11-04
Powerful, Emotional, and Free: Don't Miss The War Memorial of Korea

Visiting the War Memorial of Korea was an incredibly moving experience. First of all, I was struck by the fact that this museum is completely free to the public—a truly thoughtful and considerate...

65Zafer 2025-10-09
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