War Memorial of Korea

The War Memorial of Korea is a military museum with six indoor exhibition halls and an outdoor display area. Visitors encounter aircraft, armored vehicles, weapons, and equipment from multiple nations arranged to document military developments across different periods.

The museum opened in 1994 on the former site of an army headquarters building. Its collections focus on Korean military history, particularly the conflict that occurred from 1950 to 1953 and its aftermath.

Black marble walls throughout the space display names of soldiers and police officers who died during the Korean conflict. Walking past these walls, visitors gain a sense of the personal cost behind the military history on display.

The site includes multiple areas that require adequate time to explore thoroughly. Visitors should check opening hours and tour availability in advance to make the most of their visit.

The memorial plaza features the Statue of Brothers, depicting a South Korean soldier embracing a North Korean soldier. For many visitors, this sculpture becomes a poignant moment that captures the division of the peninsula in a single, human gesture.

Location: Yongsan-dong

Inception: 1993

Official opening: June 10, 1994

Operator: 대한민국 정부

Address: 이태원로

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-18:00

Phone: +8227093139

Website: https://warmemo.or.kr/eng/intro/message/message.jsp

GPS coordinates: 37.53650,126.97710

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:28