Museum

War Memorial of Korea

Itaewon and Hannam-dong, Seoul

Address
29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Hours
Tue to Sun
9:30 to 17:40
Mon
Closed

Closed Mondays and the day following national holidays.

Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Main building and flags above the front plaza of the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul
Photo: Gage Skidmore / Flickr (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Free museum on the Korean War and Korea's military history, with indoor halls and an outdoor display of aircraft, tanks and memorial statues. It sits on Itaewon-ro, a few minutes from Samgakji Station.

Nearest station Samgakji (Line 4), exit 11
Cost Free
Time needed 2 to 3 hours
Best time Weekday morning
FreeRainy dayWith kids

Insider tip

Allow a half day if you want the indoor halls and the outdoor area. Special exhibitions in rented areas can charge a fee.

What the guides say about War Memorial of Korea

Leeum Museum of Art and War Memorial of Korea are closed on Mondays too, so a Monday is a day for markets and parks.

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Nearby

The Baker's Table Cafe · 13 min walk Bakery and cafe on Noksapyeong-daero, in the Gyeongnidan-gil area just west of Itaewon, with its own website. National Museum of Korea Museum · 18 min walk Korea's national museum, with permanent galleries covering archaeology, art and history, in a large complex beside Yongsan Family Park. Prost Pub & Grill Nightlife · 19 min walk European-style pub on Itaewon-ro 27ga-gil, about 100 m from Itaewon Station exit 1, serving burgers and pub food. Itaewon Antique Furniture Street Shopping · 20 min walk Stretch of antique and vintage furniture shops near Itaewon Station, with European and American pieces. HIT Coffee Roasters Itaewon Cafe · 20 min walk Second-floor cafe on Itaewon-ro that serves coffee by day and cocktails, beer and whiskey at night. All That Jazz Nightlife · 22 min walk Live jazz club on Itaewon-ro, opened in 1978.

Around Itaewon and Hannam-dong

Two big museums, a war memorial and late-night bars on Itaewon-ro

Itaewon and Hannam-dong sit next to each other, and most of what you'd visit is on or just off Itaewon-ro. Hannam-dong has the museums and galleries, and Itaewon has the bars and the older shops.

Itaewon and Hannam-dong has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 4 museums, 3 cafes, 2 shops, 2 bars, 1 landmark and 1 restaurant. Read the Itaewon and Hannam-dong guide.

Good to know

What is the address of War Memorial of Korea?
29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
What are the opening hours of War Memorial of Korea?
Tue to Sun 9:30 to 17:40; Closed Mon. Closed Mondays and the day following national holidays.
How do I get to War Memorial of Korea?
The nearest station is Samgakji (Line 4), exit 11. War Memorial of Korea is in Itaewon and Hannam-dong, Seoul.
How much does War Memorial of Korea cost?
Nothing. War Memorial of Korea is free to visit.
How long do you need at War Memorial of Korea?
Plan for 2 to 3 hours.
When is the best time to visit War Memorial of Korea?
Weekday morning.

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