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 New monument at the Korean War
Memorial by Ewingjr98
The facility was completed in December 1993 and opened in June 1994, as the largest war monument in the world.
Also outside are numerous statues and works of art such as the Statue of Brothers symbolizing the divide between the north and the south Leave a Comment
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 The main exhibition hall of
the War Memorial by kdoc13
There are a lot of exhibits which show you just how brutal and ugly the Korean war got, and probably why it should never happen again. Surprisingly though, the museum is not openly anti-North Korean. It has a neutrality to it that is unexpected.
It is walking distance from the evil that is Itaewon, and easily accessable from the subways. Leave a Comment Address: 8 Yongsan-dong1(il)-ga, Yongsan-gu, SeoulPhone: 02-709-3139Directions: Take either subway line 4 or 6 to Samgakji station and depart through exit 11. The website says exit 12, but that is on the wrong side of the street. Go down the block or look for the big statues.Website: http://www.warmemo.co.kr/
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Located immediately next to (and I guess appropriately) to Yongsan Army Garrison is the Korean War Memorial. If you are intereted in military museums and war memrobilia, this is a must see site in Seoul. According to it's press, it is the largest museum of it's type in the world. This place rivals the Smithsonian in Washington DC. Being somewhat of a history buff myself, I found this place quite impressive with it's very detailed coverage, displays and diaramas or Korea's War history. Don't expect to just see things on the actual Korean War, but there are exhibits Korea's military develop from before the Chosen Dynasty to Korea's involvement in the Vietnam War. There is also an excellent gift shop. Entrance fee is 3000 won normally, but if you are 65 or older or disabled entrance is free. Leave a Comment Address: Yongsan areaPhone: +82-2-709-3139Directions: Subway Line 4 or 6 at Samgakji Station.Website: http://warmemo.co.kr/ Other Contact: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War
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 by jckim
displying more than 8,000 war reilcs and weapons.
it,s a used from ancient to today.
very interesting and get a special experience
place of Seoul.
( See more picture to Travelogues ) Leave a Comment Address: 8 Yongsan-dong 1ga, Yongsan-gu, SeoulPhone: 02-703139,3039Directions: Subway Line 4 or 6 at Samgakji Stn and 5minute by walkWebsite: www.warmemo.co.kr Other Contact: Fax : 02-709-3100
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a detailed museum dedicated to wars that have taken place in Korea, or Koreans have been involved in. From the Three Kingdoms period to modern day wars.. It's very interesting and there are some really interested displays but I was not impressed with the lack of english information. Leave a Comment
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 The War Museum on a rare sunny
day by AKtravelersLeave a Comment Directions: Subway Line 4 or 6 at Samgakji Station.
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To fully appreciate the War Memorial, you have to see visit this place yourself. No words or expressions can fully describe the pain and suffering which the Korean people have endured. Imagine fighting your own brother.
There are many vintage aircraft, armored vehicles, tanks and other military equipment used in the Korean War. For a war buff, its the closes I can get to the real thing. It was an eye opener. However if you want to shop instead..there is Dondaemun....
More Tips Leave a Comment Address: The cab driver should know thisDirections: Subway Line 4 or 6 at Samgakji Station.
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The Korean War Memorial is a great treat for history buffs. I visited the place in March 2008 and spent most of the morning there. Aside from the military/war/history stuff which fills up all 3 floors of the memorial (basement pre-Korean War, 1st floor Korean War and 2nd Floor Korean Armed Forces) and the static display on the east grounds of the complex (armor, artillery, tanks, APCs, aircraft, missiles etc.), there is a poignant statue on the main entrance where a South Korean soldier meets and embraces his younger brother in the battlefield. Both are standing on earth that is split, signifying a divided country but not a divided people. The best part? All of these for only 1,000 KRW, the price of a can of soda. Address: Southwest of Namsan MountainDirections: Subway Line 4 or 6 at Samgakji Station. There are posted directions but the general direction is walk east. When you exit the station, walk east and you will not miss the huge memorial on your left. Cross the street to the War Memorial main entrance.
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 Korean War Memorial by kevarms
Outside is a large collection of military vehicles - planes, tanks, even a mini-submarine.
This museum is really big and you will need at least half a day to see everything.
Entry costs W3,000 Leave a Comment
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 brother by perseushermes
A really sad reminder of the Korean War
For more interesting Seoul tips : "Soul" Tips Leave a Comment Directions: Subway Line 4 or 6 at Samgakji Station.
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