Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)
251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
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Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관) is a culture in 251 Tongil-ro,. Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. Use the address, map link, visitor details, and official links below before deciding whether it fits your Korea itinerary.
About Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관)
Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison on September 3, 1912. Eighty years later, the prison was turned into Seodaemun Independence Park on August 15, 1992 to commemorate the Korean patriots who were tortured in prison, giving their lives for freedom. Of the many buildings, only seven were preserved for their historical significance, among which three prison buildings and the execution site were designated as a Historic Site. In 1998, the park underwent another transformation into today's Seodaemun Prison History Hall to educate the public on the importance of Korea's independence and the sacrifices of those who fought to achieve it.
- Type
- Culture
- Address
- 251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
- Postal code
- 03732
- Phone
- Not provided
- Opening hours
- March-October 09:30-18:00 November-February 09:30-17:00 * Last admission 30 min before closing
- Fees
- Individuals - Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 1,000 won Groups - Adults 2,400 won / Teenagers 1,200 won / Children 800 won * Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 6 & under), senior citizens (ages 65 & over)
- Parking
- Available (Seodaemun-gu Independence Park Parking Lot)
- Updated
- 2024-12-02
- Data last synced
- 2026-06-25
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Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관) FAQ
Where is Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관) located?
251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
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