This guided tour at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul explores the background and course of the Korean War over 2 hours with a guide's commentary. It covers the birth of North and South Korea after liberation, the origins and background of the war, its four phases, and how the armistice and the DMZ came about, along with stories not covered in the museum's exhibits. A guide studying for a doctorate, with expertise in Korean history, peace activism and DMZ tours, explains in English and shows materials such as photos and copies of documents.

Learn the background and course
of the Korean War at the War Memorial

This 2-hour guided tour at the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul is led in English with commentary from your guide. It follows the big picture of the Korean War, from how North and South Korea came into being after liberation to the origins of the war, its four phases, and the armistice and the birth of the DMZ.

Go through the story from liberation to the armistice

Your guide explains in order the birth of North and South Korea after liberation, the origins and background of the war, its four phases, and how the armistice and the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) came about. Understanding the Korean War helps you understand today's relations between the two Koreas.

Hear stories not covered in the exhibits

The tour also introduces stories that the museum's exhibits do not cover in depth. A guide studying for a doctorate, with expertise in Korean history, peace activism and DMZ tours, explains while showing materials such as photos and copies of documents.

Start at the Statue of Brothers and finish at the museum

Meet your guide under the Statue of Brothers at the southwest corner of the outdoor exhibition area to begin. The tour lasts about 2 hours on foot and ends at the War Memorial of Korea. It is also a good way to build background knowledge if you are preparing for a DMZ tour.

※ Not suitable for visually impaired or hearing-impaired people, and alcohol and drugs are not allowed.
※ Food and drinks are not included.

• Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.

• Meet your guide, who holds a sign with the tour name, under the Statue of Brothers to begin the tour.

• The voucher is valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting point:
Statue of Brothers (War Memorial of Korea outdoor exhibition)
29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Meeting point guide:
Meet under the Statue of Brothers at the southwest corner of the outdoor exhibition area of the War Memorial of Korea. If you come to the museum from Exit 12 of Samgakji Station (Lines 4 and 6), the statue is easy to find. Your guide will be holding a sign with the tour name. The tour ends at the War Memorial of Korea.

Cancellation & refund

• Cancel up to 24 hours before the activity starts for a full refund.

Participation restrictions

• Not suitable for visually impaired or hearing-impaired people.

• Alcohol and drugs are not allowed.

Participation

• Book as an adult (age 18+), youth (age 12 to 17) or child (age 11 and under).

• The venue is wheelchair accessible.

On-site information

• The tour lasts about 2 hours and is conducted on foot.

• Food and drinks are not included.