| Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a special museum located at Seodaemun Independence Park. It was built near the end of the Joseon Dynasty (~1910), and was where Japanese soldiers tortured then later executed Korean followers of the Independence Movement. Seodaemun Prison History Hall was built in remembrance of Seodaemun Prison, and to salute the Korean patriots. There you'll find seven jail cells, a historical exhibition hall, an execution room, watchtowers and a basement jail cell where Yu Gwan-sun an historic figure during the independence movement died. The 1st floor is “A Place of Reverence,” where you can learn about Seodaemun Prison via the graphic systems. A large screen shows the background of its founding and the transition periods in its history. The Material Room has displays and information on Korea's history. The museum also holds special exhibits. The 2nd floor is “A Place of History,” where you can view the “National Resistance Room,” “Prison History Room” and the “In Prison Life Room.” This floor shows examples of how the people fought through this dark chapter in history continuing to hold on to their hope and resolve for freedom. “A Place of Experience” is the most horrifying and dreadful place in the prison. In the “Temporary Detention Room” and “Torture Room” you will see recreated torture scenes that are frighteningly realistic. At the Seodamun Independence Park nearby you can visit the Independence Hall, the Patriotic Martyr Monument, the March 1st Declaration of Independence Monument, relic no. 32 and no. 33. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Adults(over 19) 3,000 won / Group 2,400 won Youths (13 - 18) 1,500 won / Group 1,200 won Children (7 - 12) 1,000 won / Group 800 won ※ Group : 30 people or more |
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| 1,000 won for first 30min / 300 won for every 10min after | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability of guided tours led by a docent (a guide in the museum, art gallery) - Call the muesum one week before your visit to give the docent enough time to prepare the schedule. - Languages: English and Japanese - Inquiry: +82-360-8586 |
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| [Subway] Dongnimmun Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 5. [Bus] -Get off at Independence Park Blue - 471, 701, 702, 703, 704, 720, 752 Green - 7019, 7021, 7023, 7025, 7712, 7737 Red - 9701, 9703, 9705, 9709, 9710, 9711, 9712 |
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