The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)
The War Memorial of Korea (전쟁기념관)
– Homepage
www.warmemo.or.kr
mfis.mpva.go.kr
– Tel
+82-2-709-3144
The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, exhibits and preserves materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established on June 10, 1994 by the War Memorial Service Korea Society to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at indoor and outdoor exhibitions. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.
– Address : 29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
※ Presentation Information
– Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-709-3144
– Parking
Available
– Parking Fee
Sedans & vans (15 passengers or less): 3,000 won for the first 2 hours / 1,000 won for every additional 30 min / 20,000 won for 24 hours
Bus (16 passengers or more): 10,000 won for the first 2 hours / 3,000 won for every additional 30 min / 50,000 won for 24 hours
– Day Off
Mondays (closed the following business day if Monday is a public holiday)
– Usage Fee
Free (Admission fee is separate for special exhibition)
– Operating Hours
09:30-18:00
* Last admission 1 hr before closing.
– Scale
Total Area 116,793 m²
Total floor area 84,129 m²
Exhibition halls 20,360 m²
– Tour Duration
Approx. 2 hr
– Collections Status
Approx. 10,000 items
– Program Information
Cinema theater, F-15K 3D experience, Operation Chromite 4D experience, Steller’s Sea Eagle protection exhibition, battlefield experience
– Reservations
Reservation for groups: +82-2-709-3139
◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox
⊙ CheongKwanJang – Hangangno Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (정관장 한강로)
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⊙ Gyeongnidan Street (경리단길)
View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →
– Homepage
www.yongsan.go.kr
Gyeongnidan Street refers to the 937-meter-long road from the main gate of MND Financial Management Corps to Grand Hyatt Seoul as well as all of the nearby streets and alleys. It is called Gyeongnidan Street because the Korean army’s central finance corps, or Gyeongnidan in Korean, used to be located here, and has gained fame for presenting a different vibe than that of Itaewon despite being part of Itaewon-dong. Gyeongnidan Street is an area of culture and youth where people are able to enjoy diverse and special cuisine and dishes at unique restaurants and cafes. Although it resembles a typical neighborhood of Seoul, it features foreigners who have come from many different places around the globe living in natural harmony with Korean locals, which exudes a unique, exotic atmosphere. It is fun to walk along the various streets and alleys to discover novel and sophisticated shops.
⊙ HILLS & EUROPA (힐즈앤유로파)
Haebangchon’s Hot Place
Singer Lee Hyori’s OTT entertainment program ‘Seoul Check-in’ was filmed, and you can enjoy the atmosphere of Haebangchon properly. The low wooden ceiling and walls filled with unique objects and LPs from all over the world create a unique and cozy atmosphere. It is always full of customers as you can enjoy great visual cocktails and delicious dishes against the backdrop of various genres of music. During the day, it is good to enjoy coffee and dessert like a cafe. It is famous for its delicious cream caramel pudding, along with coffee that makes use of the taste of coffee beans from each region of origin. There are also various types of signature cocktails, but we recommend the unique visual ‘Cigar in a Glass’ that Lee Hyori and Park Narae drank.
⊙ Olive Young – Sookmyung Women’s Univ. Station Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 숙대입구역)
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⊙ Olive Young – Yongsan Richensia Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 용산리첸시아)
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⊙ Soul (소울)
– Homepage
https://www.instagram.com/souldining_seoul
Soul is a fine-dining located in Hannam-dong. It presents reinterpretations of Korean cuisine, drawing inspiration from traditional dishes. The menu is structured into lunch and dinner courses. Known for its ability to artistically express familiar flavors encountered in daily life, Soul was selected for the 2023 Michelin Guide Seoul. Operating on a reservation-only basis, bookings can be made via phone.
⊙ Converse [Tax Refund Shop] (컨버스)
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⊙ Olive Young – Itaewon Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 이태원입구)
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⊙ ARTEASPOON (아티스푼)
View detailed guide on Korea Trip Guide →
– Homepage
instagram.com/arteaspoon
ARTEASPOON operates cultural arts programs centered on paintings, music, and books. It also has a program related to exploring one’s feelings and mind, and offers a special program for foreigners for learning Korean culture and art. Located in Huam-dong at the foothills of Namsan Mountain, it’s an ideal place to immerse in art and inspirations.
