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Sayuksin History Museum
사육신역사관
Museum · Dongjak-gu
A space honoring the loyalty of the Six Martyred Ministers and other subjects who gave their lives to restore Danjong, the sixth king of Joseon. The first floor has a screening room showing a documentary drawn from their records, plus an educational area.
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Sayuksin Park
FreePark · Nodeul Stn. (Line 9)
The park holds the graves of seven loyal subjects of King Danjong — Ha Wi-ji, Seong Sam-mun, Yu Seong-won, Yi Gae, Yu Eung-bu, Park Paeng-nyeon and Kim Mun-gi — who held rank and life as lightly as straw, plotted to restore Danjong, were exposed by an informer and executed by dismemberment.
Noryangjin Neighborhood Park Badminton Courts
FreeSports facility · Noryangjin Stn. (Line 9)
Outdoor badminton courts in Dongjak-gu. 2 courts. Open 24 hours.
Dongjak English Maru Library
FreeLibrary · Noryangjin Stn. (Lines 1, 9)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Kim Young-sam District Library
FreeLibrary · Sangdo Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education Dongjak Library
FreeLibrary · Jangseungbaegi Stn. (Line 7)
Public library in Dongjak-gu. Free entry and reading, fully heated and air-conditioned.
Heukseok Sports Center
₩4,400Sports facility · Heukseok Stn. (Line 9)
Public indoor pool in Dongjak-gu, with a 5-lane adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim costs 4,400 won per session. Open-swim time slots change monthly, so check before you go.
Other museums in Seoul
National Museum of Korea
Partly freeYongsan-gu · Ichon Stn. (Line 4, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Korea's largest museum, with all permanent galleries free. The spacious lobby and Reflecting Pond garden are good for a rest, and Wednesday and Saturday evening openings are quieter.
National Folk Museum of Korea
FreeJongno-gu · Gyeongbokgung Stn. / Anguk Stn. (Line 3)
A free museum of Korean daily life. The outdoor Memory Street and children's museum make it great for families.
Seoul Museum of History
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. / Seodaemun Stn. (Line 5)
A free museum on Seoul's transformation from the Joseon era to the present. The old Tram No. 381 outside is a photo favourite.
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History
FreeJongno-gu · Gwanghwamun Stn. (Line 5) Exit 2
A free modern history museum facing Gwanghwamun Square. Insider tip: the rooftop viewpoint takes in Gyeongbokgung and the square at a glance.
Postage Stamp Museum
FreeJung-gu · Euljiro 1-ga Stn. (Line 2) Exit 6, Myeongdong Stn. (Line 4) Exit 5
A compact free museum on the history of stamps. In the middle of Myeong-dong, so it's a handy escape from the heat or cold.
