Seodaemun Prison History Hall

Name: Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Address: Seoul, South Korea
Rating: 4.6

Seoul, Seoul

4.6★★★★★★★★★★8.1K reviews

Prison museum in former jail, opened in 1908, used to house Korean patriots during the colonial era.

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Address: 251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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★★★★★★★★★★Jesus Musgrove· a month ago
I bought my ticket from the self-service kiosk and spent a meaningful visit learning about Korea’s struggle for independence. Walking through the prison cells, the execution building, and the exercise area made the history feel very real…
★★★★★★★★★★Frank Solorzano· 3 months ago
Sad part of history that had to be told. Unfortunately many of the exhibits and the movie were only in Korean and Hangul. It was a shame because I felt like I missed out on a lot of the story because I'm weak in Korean/Hangul.
★★★★★★★★★★Estefania DeLosSantos· 6 months ago
Can come by bus or subway. There is parking and it is suitable for wheelchair. Can buy tickets outside easily. I would recommend a guide as some areas are in Korean only. There is a little cafeteria and souvenir shop. Worth the visit.