Walk through the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul with an English-speaking guide on a small group walking tour about the Korean War and modern Korean history. Follow the origins of the Korean War, its major battles, and the role of the UN forces that supported Korea. The guide also explains key events such as the Incheon Landing and how the war changed the Korean Peninsula. See real military equipment and immersive exhibits to understand the impact of the war, and hear how the ongoing division of North and South Korea and political tension affect Koreans today. Groups are limited to 8 people.

Learn about the Korean War and
modern Korea at the War Memorial

This is a 1.5-hour guided walking tour of the War Memorial of Korea in Yongsan, Seoul, about the Korean War and the history that shaped modern Korea. You will be with a professional English-speaking guide, and groups are limited to 8 people. The meeting point is the Korean War Memorial tower in the main plaza, and the tour returns to the same spot at the end. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Learn how the Korean War began and its major battles

The guide explains step by step how the Korean War began and which major battles took place. You will also hear about key events such as the Incheon Landing and how the war changed the Korean Peninsula.

Hear about the role of the UN forces

The guide explains the role of the UN forces that supported Korea during the war, so you can understand where they fit in the course of the conflict.

See military equipment and understand the division

See real military equipment and immersive exhibits to understand how the war affected people. The guide also talks about North Korea, political tension on the Peninsula, and how the ongoing division of North and South Korea affects Koreans today.

※ The tour is conducted on foot.
※ Transportation to and from the War Memorial is not included.

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

• Please arrive at the Korean War Memorial tower in the main plaza of the War Memorial of Korea in time for the start.

• Valid only on the date and time you selected.

Meeting Point:
Korean War Memorial Tower, Main Plaza, War Memorial of Korea
29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Meeting Point Info:
Meet at the Korean War Memorial tower (also called the Korean War Monument) in the main plaza. The tour returns to the same meeting point at the end.

Cancellation and Refund

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

On-site Information

• The guided tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes.

• The tour is conducted on foot.

• The guide tells the history of the Korean War and modern Korea in English.

• Transportation to and from the War Memorial, meals, and drinks are not included.

• The tour is wheelchair accessible.