The
War Memorial of Korea
The War Memorial of Korea exhibits and preserves materials
related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue.
It was established to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs
by the War Memorial Service Korea Society on June 10, 1994.
The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with
about 10,000 on display at an indoor and outside exhibition halls. There
are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic
Memorial Room, War History Room, 6·25 Korean War Room, Development
Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition hall showcases large-sized
weapons.
Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also
participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events
such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural
event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is ‘Mudori’ featuring
a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning
peace.