Seoul War Memorial of Korea Small Group Guided Tour - Origins of the Korean War and the UN Forces

Learn about the Korean War and
modern Korea at the War Memorial

This is a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul, about the Korean War and the history that shaped modern Korea. You will be with a professional English-speaking guide, and groups are limited to 8 people. The meeting point is the Korean War Memorial tower in the main plaza, and the tour returns to the same spot at the end. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Learn how the Korean War began and its major battles

The guide explains step by step how the Korean War began and which major battles took place. You will also hear about key events such as the Incheon Landing and how the war changed the Korean Peninsula.

Hear about the role of the UN forces

The guide explains the role of the UN forces that supported Korea during the war, so you can understand where they fit in the course of the conflict.

See military equipment and understand the division

See real military equipment and immersive exhibits to understand how the war affected people. The guide also talks about North Korea, political tension on the Peninsula, and how the ongoing division of North and South Korea affects Koreans today.

※ The tour is conducted on foot.
※ Transportation to and from the War Memorial is not included.