Kim Dae-Jung Presidential Library and Museum

The Kim Dae-Jung Presidential Library and Museum is a facility in Seoul that collects books, documents, and videos on Korean political history. The spaces contain exhibition areas, study rooms, and digital archives for research.

The building opened in 2003 and honors a president who led South Korea from 1998 to 2003 and was recognized for supporting democracy. His term coincided with important changes in Korean politics.

The building displays how South Korea's democratic transition appears in everyday spaces through personal objects and correspondence. Visitors encounter materials that show how these political shifts mattered to ordinary people's lives.

Visitors find exhibitions in separate rooms that are easy to navigate, and can locate information in several languages throughout the site. Opening times and other details are best checked on the website before visiting.

The collection focuses heavily on the Sunshine Policy, a diplomatic program that attempted to improve relations between North and South Korea. This policy was an attempt to promote dialogue through gradual engagement.

Location: Mapo District

Inception: November 3, 2003

Website: https://kdjlibrary.org

GPS coordinates: 37.55683,126.92947

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:12