The War Memorial of Korea
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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.
Tel : +82-2-709-3144
Address : 29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Homepage : www.warmemo.or.kr
mfis.mpva.go.kr
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Collections Status
Approx. 10,000 items
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Program Information
Cinema theater, F-15K 3D experience, Operation Chromite 4D experience, Steller's Sea Eagle protection exhibition, battlefield experience
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Reservations
Reservation for groups: +82-2-709-3139