Travel Reference
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TOP SIGHTS
WAR MEMORIAL OF KOREA
The huge three-floor War Memorial of Korea museum documents the history of war-
fare in Korea, with the focus mainly on the Korean War (1950-53). Photos, maps,
artefacts and black-and-white documentary films give a fascinating insight into what
the war was like: the surprise 4am attack from the North (spearheaded by 240
Russian-made tanks), the build-up of UN (mainly US) forces in Busan, the daring
amphibious landing at Incheon and the sweep north followed by the surprise Chinese
attack.
On the 3rd floor the Combat Experience Room is just that, and lasts five minutes
(every 30 minutes from 9.30am to 4.30pm). Other displays cover Korea's involve-
ment in the Vietnam War (4700 Koreans died), North Korean attacks on the South
since 1953, and Korea's UN peacekeeping roles.
Outside there's plenty of large military hardware, including tanks, helicopters,
missiles and a B52 bomber, as well as monuments and giant statues. Time your visit
to see the
Honour Guard Ceremony
( 2pm Fri early Apr-end Jun, mid-Oct-end Nov)
when
a military band performs, and a marching parade culminates in an awesome display
of military precision and weapon twirling.
DON'T MISS
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Korean War Room
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Combat Experience Room
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Statue of Brothers
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Outdoor Exhibit Areas
PRACTICALITIES
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9am-6pm Tue-Sun
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Line 4 or 6 to Samgakji, Exit 12
