The War Memorial of Korea
전쟁기념관
Culture · 29, Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Nearby stations and stops
- Samgakji (Line 4·6) · straight-line 438m
- Namyeong (경부선) · straight-line 737m
- Bus stop 전쟁기념관 · straight-line 314m
- Bus stop 삼각지역11번출구 · straight-line 365m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Free (Admission fee is separate for special exhibition)
- Hours
- 09:30-18:00
- * Last admission 1 hr before closing.
- Closed
- Mondays (closed the following business day if Monday is a public holiday)
- Parking
- Parking available
- 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
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2022-12-29 · Collected: Not provided
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.
In the area
Memorial Halls 2 of 8 cultural sites in Yongsan-gu
Similar places nearby
- Kim Koo Museum & Library · 1.9km
Similar places in other regions
- Yanggu War Memorial Hall · Gangwon-do
- Suwon Museum · Gyeonggi-do
- The Independence Hall of Korea · Chungcheongnam-do
- Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial · Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation · Incheon
Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI