- Address: 29 Itaewon-ro, Namyeong-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Phone: +82 2-709-3139
- Opening: June 10, 1994
- Website: warmemo.or.kr
- Opening hours: 09: 00-21: 00 (Wed, Sat, Sun), 09: 00-18: 00 (Tues, Thurs, Fri), Closed Monday and Public Holidays
- Cost of visit: free of charge
In Seoul, in the building of the former headquarters of the army of the Republic of Korea, there is a military memorial, built as a tribute to the dead soldiers and telling about the interesting history of the country. As the name implies, it is a large museum complex, in which a huge collection of weapons, combat vehicles, aircraft and other military equipment is represented. It should definitely visit those tourists who want more about the past of this amazing country.
History of the War Memorial
In the design and organization of the museum complex, officers who had firsthand knowledge of the military situation, its subtleties and dark sides took part. The construction of the military memorial in Seoul was completed in 1993, and the solemn opening ceremony took place only in the summer of 1994. Today it is considered to be the largest military memorial museum in the world. The total area of the military memorial of the Republic of Korea is about 20,000 square meters. m.
Structure of the War Memorial
The internal space of the museum complex is divided into six halls with separate expositions, which are devoted to different periods in the history of the country and other topics. An excursion to the military memorial in Seoul includes a visit to the following halls:
- Memorial Hall , created as a tribute to the soldiers of different wars in Korea;
- Var-Rum , where armor, swords, helmets and other samples of Korean weapons of the Paleolithic era are exhibited;
- a room dedicated to the war between South and North Korea , as well as the participation of the United Nations in it;
- hall of dioramas , in which, through the sound, video, smoke and smell of gunpowder, the largest military battles in the history of the country were recreated;
- the peacekeeping force of the Republic of Korea;
- rooms of the defense industry , giving the opportunity to see the samples of modern military weapons of the country.
In total, the collection of the museum complex has 13,000 exhibits. During the tour of the military memorial in Seoul, visitors are shown armor and helmets of the Joseon Dynasty, protective armor, swords, symbols and military equipment ever used by soldiers and officers of the Korean army.
Territory of military memorial
The square in front of the museum complex deserves special attention. It houses armored vehicles, tanks, aircraft, many types of weapons and military equipment of different times. Visitors to the military memorial of the Republic of Korea can examine the exhibits in the immediate vicinity, even touch them and become familiar with their internal arrangement. Here you can also see:
- Marble and granite monuments with carved names of soldiers killed during the Korean and Vietnamese wars;
- Cemetery, where the police officers who died in execution are buried;
- sculpture "The Statue of the Brothers", symbolizing the brotherly relations between South and North Korea.
After an interesting excursion to the military memorial in Seoul, you should take a walk in the park, where you can sit on benches and enjoy the picturesque view of an artificial waterfall.
How to get to the War Memorial?
The complex is located in the southern part of the country's capital. You can get to it by metro or a sightseeing bus. To do this, you need to enroll in a group excursion , which includes visiting the famous capital attractions . To get to the military memorial of the Republic of Korea by metro, you can go to Namyeong, Noksapyeong or Samgakji stations. They are located about 500-800 meters from the museum.