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Seodaemun Prison History Hall vs The War Memorial of Korea
Seodaemun Prison History Hall and The War Memorial of Korea are both praised by professional reviewers. On balance, The War Memorial of Korea scores slightly higher than Seodaemun Prison History Hall. The War Memorial of Korea comes in at #12 in Seoul with endorsements from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.
Seodaemun Prison History Hall
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484 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 120-760, South Korea
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Frommer's
"Located in Seodaemun Independence Park, this prison-turned-museum was built at the end of the Joseon Dynasty and used as a place to torture and kill Korean patriots of the independence movement."
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Lonely Planet
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"Built in 1908, this one-time prison is a symbol of Japanese cruelty and oppression during their colonial rule of Korea from 1910 until 1945."
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Atlas Obscura
"A chilling monument to Korean patriots who resisted the Japanese occupation. "
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Fodor's
"It once imprisoned Korean independence activists...it houses history exhibits and various prison rooms documenting their suffering and honoring the lives lost on the road to Korean independence."
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The War Memorial of Korea
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Travel + Leisure
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1-8, Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul 140-021, South Korea
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Fodor's
"More than any other event, the Korean War has defined the country's recent history."
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Travel + Leisure
"The War Memorial of Korea features dioramas of life in wartime; its hokey cardboard nature notwithstanding, the exhibit shows a civilization that came within millimeters of being completely snuffed out."
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Afar Magazine
"At the War Memorial of Korea people from all across the country come to pay respects to brave soldiers who fought for their freedom."
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Atlas Obscura
"Home to more than 13,000 pieces of war memorabilia and military equipment. "
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Time Out
"Learn all about Korea’s wartime history at this somber but historically important museum."
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