Museum
War Memorial of Korea
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The War Memorial of Korea is a comprehensive museum that chronicles the nation's military history from ancient times to the present, with a strong focus on the Korean War (1950–1953). The indoor exhibits feature weapons, uniforms, and dioramas, while the outdoor park showcases over 100 military vehicles, aircraft, and naval vessels. A poignant statue of two brothers embracing, one South Korean soldier, one North Korean, symbolizes the tragedy of a divided nation. The museum's Memorial Hall honors fallen soldiers with a solemn, reflective space.
Don't miss
- Walk through the Korean War diorama room with life-sized scenes of the Battle of Nakdong River.
- Climb aboard the B-52 bomber and fighter jets in the outdoor aircraft display.
- View the 'Brothers' statue and the reflecting pool at the memorial plaza.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit War Memorial of Korea
You can visit War Memorial of Korea on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inKorean War Memorial Guided Tour5★ · 26 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$30 per personSee dates →
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Private & flexibleSeoul: DMZ with Retired Military Officer & North Korean Defector5★ · 3,852 travelers6-7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$50 per personSee dates →Getting there
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