📍 War Memorial of Korea
Seoul · Yongsan-gu · History
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A large museum and memorial in Yongsan on the history of the Korean War and Korea’s armed forces, with outdoor displays of aircraft and vehicles.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- About 09:30–18:00, with the entrance closing around 17:00. One official page gives 17:40 as the closing time.
- Closed days
- Mondays (it opens when Monday is a public holiday and closes the day after).
- Admission
- The permanent exhibitions are free. Special exhibitions may charge a fee.
- Area
- Seoul, Yongsan-gu
- How to get there
- Near Samgakji Station (Lines 4 and 6)
- Time needed
- About 2–3 hours
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
A large museum and memorial in Yongsan on the history of the Korean War and Korea’s armed forces, with outdoor displays of aircraft and vehicles.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: Free permanent exhibitions and the outdoor display of aircraft and tanks
05. Travel TipsGood to know before you go
- Listings give different subway exits for the museum. Check a map app for the nearest exit.
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Near Samgakji Station (Lines 4 and 6).
Nearby attractions
- National Museum of Korea · 1.4 km away
- Itaewon Street · 1.5 km away
- Seoul Central Mosque · 1.8 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.