This is a curator-led guided tour in English at the NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall in Jongno, Seoul. For about 1 hour you walk through an exhibition about everyday life in North Korea, seeing recreated living spaces and authentic personal belongings and hearing stories that rarely make the headlines. Visitors are limited to 20 per day, and the experience runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Part of each ticket supports the testimony-recording work of the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (NKDB).

One hour with a curator
an exhibition on everyday life in North Korea

This is a curator-led tour in English at the NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall in Jongno, Seoul. Visitors are limited to 20 per day, and it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The visit takes about 1 hour, and part of each ticket supports NKDB’s testimony-recording work.

Look into a day in recreated living spaces

"Myeongju’s Room" and "A Day in North Korea" are spaces recreated to reflect the daily lives of ordinary North Koreans. Through household items, music, photos and personal traces, you encounter the experiences of people across the border.

Hear stories through authentic belongings

The curator explains carefully selected authentic objects and personal belongings. These items are rarely shown to the public and are set in carefully designed storytelling zones that help you understand North Korean society more deeply.

Learn about NKDB’s human rights documentation

NKDB is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving testimonies and raising awareness of North Korean human rights. The tour includes insights from real testimonies collected by NKDB, and you can make an additional donation on site.

※ Limited to 20 visitors per day and runs only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
※ Wheelchair users cannot take part.

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

• Go to the meeting point on your booked date and time and show your voucher.

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

Meeting point:
NKDB North Korean Human Rights Exhibition Hall (B1)
B1, 393 Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul

Meeting point guide:
The hall is on the first basement level of the building. The building directory lists the NKDB information center on the 4th floor and the NKDB exhibition hall on B1.

Cancellation and refunds

• Cancel up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund.

Participation limits

• Wheelchair users cannot take part.

• Pets, strollers, drinks, bicycles, alcohol and drugs, and going barefoot are not allowed.

• Minors who are not accompanied by an adult cannot enter.

On-site information

• The experience is limited to 20 visitors per day and runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

• The visit takes about 1 hour.

• Hotel drop-off, meals and drinks, travel insurance and a JSA (Panmunjom) visit are not included.

• You can make an additional donation on site to support NKDB.