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The War Memorial of Korea

1-8, Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-021, South Korea
02-709-3139
Ranked #3 of 182 attractions in Seoul
4.5 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues, Museums
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Seoul, South Korea
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I just visited this museum again and am increasing my rating of it. Last time, I stated that I was disappointed because it did not have more information about the Korean War. However, after visiting again yesterday, I just realized that the wing with all of the Korean War history was closed for renovation on my first visit. Yesterday, I... More

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16 reviews 16 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

An excellent museum with free access, we could have spent a day there. The only disappointment was the amount of schoolchildren visiting. They were noisy and disrespectful More

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Osaka, Japan
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

Every kind of military hardware used in the Korean War or by Korean forces in subsequent conflicts is on display here. Row upon row of tanks, planes, helicopters, etc. There is even a B-52! The museum also contains historic materials on the Korean War, walls of names of those who fell defending South Korea, etc. It's a moving and slightly... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

WE were advised by a friend to visit this museum and did so on our first day in Seoul. This was really impressive. I am a bit of a history enthusiast so for me it was a given but even my wife was hugely impressed. I had read up on Korean history and the Korean War but she had not... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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This place is well worth a visit. The exhibits are amazing and quite comprehensive. You will learn a lot about Korean history if you take your time to appreciate all that is presented. The exterior naval and aviation exhibits are particularly interesting to explore, especially if you have kids. More

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Mumbai, India
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2012
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It is a very moving memorial, and Koreans come from great distances to pay their respects to their martyrs. It is usually crowded. Pay at least a brief visit More

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Beijing, China
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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If you are interested, it is a great place. If you are not, you will be after visiting. But taking better care of the airplanes outside is necessary otherwise they will just rot there! More

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Boston
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

The exterior exhibition showcasing war ships, fighter jets, tanks and destroyers was the highlight. We spend close to an hour outside taking photos, reading up on the Korean war, and enjoying the beautiful sunny morning. Located not too far from the US army base in Yong San, this war memorial is a must-see. Great for the kids as well. More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Walked around there with a friend. Wasn't overwhelmed, but enjoyed it. Cool replicas of ships, planes, etc. More

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Liverpool
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

A nice half day trip, especially if it's sunny. The first 2 exhibition halls are interesting to read and learn about the wars. Not many "interactive" installments etc. More

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