Seodaemun Prison History Hall
서대문 형무소 역사관
22
Seoul
Get a glimpse of Korea's modern history and independent spirit in a history museum
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Poignant place to experience and see history through recreated scenes of the time
A historical exhibition center that houses a prison built by Imperial Japan in 1908. It includes an underground cell where activist Yu Gwan-sun was imprisoned and killed shortly after the March 1 Movement, a watch tower, a torture chamber, an execution chamber, a building with seven cells, and a history exhibition hall. The history exhibition hall, which was previously used as a guardhouse and torture chamber, includes a video archive and a solitary cell where visitors can learn about Korea's painful history. There is also a souvenir shop inside where you can buy historically significant items.
Information
- 251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- +8223608590
- http://sphh.sscmc.or.kr
- How to get there4 min walk from Dongnimmun Station (Line 3); located in Seodaemun Independence Park
- Today09:30 - 18:0009:30 - 18:00Last admission: 30 minutes before closing Irregular holidays
- AdmissionFeeAdult: ₩3,000; middle and high school student: ₩1,500 Child: ₩1,000 Free for ages 6 and under and ages 65+
- Insider TipsPaid parking available- 300 won per 10 minsReservations available (homepage)
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