Seoul War Memorial of Korea Korean War Guided Tour - Meet at Samgakji Station

Meet at Samgakji Station and explore
the War Memorial of Korea with a Korean War focus

Meet at Exit 11 of Samgakji Station on Seoul Subway Line 4 for a guided tour of about 2 hours through the indoor and outdoor exhibits of the War Memorial of Korea. An English-speaking guide who served at a military unit near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) explains the background and course of the Korean War. You listen through a wireless receiver, and the tour is wheelchair accessible.

Start at the Statue of Brothers and enter the exhibition halls

On arrival, the first thing you see is the Statue of Brothers, which symbolizes the sorrow of the Korean War. On the first floor of the indoor exhibition hall, scale models trace history from ancient times to the Korean War, and you can also see weapons, armor and helmets.

Further inside, the exhibits on the Korean War in the 1950s show the surprise attack by North Korea, the role of the United Nations and the daily lives of Koreans during the war.

Follow the questions of the Korean War

The guide walks you through what the Korean War was, how a prepared war differed from an unprepared one, and how the war became an international conflict. The tour also covers stories such as a student soldier's letter and the fierce fight to take the hill first. One of the indoor halls honors those who took part in the Korean War.

See the outdoor exhibits and enjoy free time

The tour ends with about 30 minutes of free time. You can explore the War Memorial further or look at the tanks, vehicles and aircraft displayed outdoors.

※ The minimum number of participants is 2. If it is not reached, you receive a full refund.
※ Children under 10 cannot take part, and indoor smoking and voice recording are not allowed.