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The Seodaemun Prison History Museum is a place of living
history in which one can see the innumerable Korean patriots who were
forced to undergo the hardships of prison and later lose even their
very lives for their nation, and see what part it played in the independence
of Korea.
In order to not repeat the unfortunate past, one has to look back
with certainty on the past an gain lessons from it.
. In Seodaemun-gu the prison has been recreated exactly the way it
was with prison structures, the execution yard and watchtower, as
well as the infamous public security building, and was opened as the
Seodaemun Prison History Museum.
Especially here in the Seodaemun Independence park is a veritable
holy land of Korean history such as the Seodaemun Prison History Museum,
national treasure #32, Independence Gate, National Treasure #33 Yeongeunmun
Pillars, Independence Hall, Memorial Tower of the Martyrs, 3.1 Declaration
Memorial Tower, among others.
The Seodaemun Prison History Museum intends to be a place of living
history where all citizens, Koreans abroad and youth can come to have
a correct view of history and the unbending spirit of independence. |
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Visual room
A seven-minute film depicting patriots who fought against the occupation
of Japan and oppression and were sent to the Seodaemun Prison the
construction, background and changes are shown in the film.
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The Seodaemun Prison History Museum introduces the changes that took
place as a result of its existence in an easy way to the audience,
and shows its particular symbols, the front gate, watchtower, building
structures, execution area and others in 3-D. |
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Information room
A touch screen has been installed for customers to directly search
for information on the Seodaemun Prison.
- Talks about the Seodaemun Prison
You can find out about the motivations of the construction, significance,
location and more about the Seodaemun Prison
- Korean patriots thrown into the Seodaemun Prison
Here is introduced the birthplace, general activities, achievements,
awards and other information on Korean patriots by name
- The Seodaemun Prison through pictures
Here is introduced the form of the Seodaemun Prison at the time
of use and over ten of its major facilities..
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Resource room
This room is constructed from collections of specialized books on
Korean history, and especially those related to the history of the
struggle for independence. They may be perused by all museum-goers. |
| Information |
Viewing time
- Summer (March ~ October) : 09:30 ~18:00
- Winter (November ~ February) : 09:30 ~ 17:00
- Fixed holidays: January 1st, Lunar New Year, Korean Thanksgiving,
every Monday (when holidays occur on a Monday the next day is also
closed)
Admission
- Adult 1,500 won (single), 1,200 won (group) (19 - 64 years)
- Military: 1,000 won (single), 800 won (group) (Staff sergeant and
below in military uniform)
- Youth: 1,000 won (single), 800 won (group) (13-18 years(including
high school students with ID)
- Children: 500 won (single), 400 won (group) (7 - 12 years)
- Elderly: Free (65 and older)
- Infants: Free (6 years and under)
- Handicapped and those backed by military and police: Free
Transportation
¢¹ Subway
- Get off at exits 4 or 5 of Dongnimmun Station and go to Independence
Park
¢¹ Automobile
- Vehicles may be used (Up to 91 cars may be parked) -->300 won
per ten minutes
¢¹ Bus
- Get off at Dongnimmun Station
- (Branch line): 7 (Seodaemun), 7019, 7021, 7023, 7712(Towards Shinchon)
- (Main line):471, 701, 703, 704, 720, 752
- (Metropolitan):9701, 9703, 9705, 9709, 9712
Contact
- Address: 101 Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- Phone : (02)363-9750~1
- FAX : (02)363-9752
- Site: http://parks.seoul.go.kr/independence/
¡Ø Contact: Seodaemun-gu City Management Group (public corporation)
(http://www.sscmc.or.kr)
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