Published Date : Nov 12, 2015 / Edited Date : Jul 25, 2024
Exterior image of the War Memorial of Korea.
An exterior image of the War Memorial of Korea as well as a fountain.
Image of statues within the War Memorial of Korea.
Image of an airplane at the War Memorial of Korea.
Image of various fountains and the exterior of the War Memorial of Korea.
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.
This is probably my 6th time, and it never gets old but gets better. I cannot believe this museum is free. It is very well done and educational.
uj19942024-11-04
A moving experience
Amazed at all the exhibits, and moved by the memorial hall. I was informed the day before by an older friend that her brother had died in the Korean War, and that my traveling posts had helped...
Mary C2024-10-16
Interested culture
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
Ivan G2024-09-01
Past and future
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.
Latasha M2024-08-26
Educational place
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.
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