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Democracy Movement Memorial Hall
민주화운동기념관
Museum · Yongsan-gu
The new Democracy Movement Memorial Hall (37 Hangang-daero 71-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) occupies a former state torture facility.
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Source: www.kdemo.or.kr
Nearby in Yongsan-gu
Seoul Metropolitan Youth Center
FreeStudy & youth space · Namyeong Stn. (Line 1)
A lounge, study and community space free for all young people, part of the Seoul Youth Center Orang network.
Yongsan Kkumnamu Library
FreeLibrary · Namyeong Stn. (Line 1)
Public library in Yongsan-gu. Free entry and reading, with heating and air conditioning.
Yongsan Culture and Sports Center
₩3,000Sports facility · Hyochang Park Stn. (Line 6, Gyeongui-Jungang Line)
Public indoor pool in Yongsan-gu with a 4-lane, 25m adult pool and a toddler pool. Open swim 3,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Galwol Community Welfare Center
₩5,000Sports facility · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Public indoor pool in Yongsan-gu with a 5-lane, 25m adult pool. Open swim 5,000 won per session. Session times change monthly, so check before you go.
Sookmyung Women's University Museum
FreeMuseum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Opened on 10 June 1971 around some 300 artefacts collected and held by Sookmyung Women's University, the museum covers culture, art and antiquities.
Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, Sookmyung Women's University
FreeMuseum · Sookmyung Women's Univ. Stn. (Line 4)
Dedicated to raising appreciation and awareness of embroidery and textile art, the museum has exhibition halls, a library, a dyeing conservation lab, classrooms and an information centre for display, education and research.
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.
