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Opened in 1985, the Seoul Museum of History proudly preserves and showcases this great country&#39;s history, tradition, and culture. The museum is located adjacent to&nbsp;Gyeonghuigung Palace. On May 5, 2002, the museum reopened after renovations to the thrill of the citizens of Korea.

The museum is split up into four zones.

Zone 1 is Seoul of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1863). This zone depicts Seoul throughout the Joseon Dynasty, from the establishment of the capital city, known then as Hanyang until the opening of the port.

Zone 2 is The Capital of the Daehan Empire (1863-1910). This zone depicts Seoul as it transformed from the opening of the port through the end of the Great Han Empire. Relics here are from a time when citizens of Seoul experienced pressure from reformation and the beginning of the colonization of Korea by Japan.

Zone 3 is Seoul Under Japanese Control (1910-1945). During this period, the Joseon Dynasty came to an&nbsp;end as Japan colonized &nbsp;Korea. Modern culture slowly spread throughout the country while conflicting with the pressure of Japanese imperialists.

Zone 4 is the Development of Seoul (1945-2002). This zone describes the transformation of Seoul from its liberation from Japan to the World Cup in 2002. See how Seoul has changed from a war-torn city into the modern mega city it is today.

Seoul Museum of History

Optical illusion museum with nautical, horror &amp; fantasy backdrops for selfie lovers.

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The National Folk Museum of Korea presents historical artifacts that were used in the daily lives of Korean people in the past. visitors can learn about&nbsp;domestic and agricultural lifestyles&nbsp;and Korea&rsquo;s cultural beliefs through the displays,

The National Folk Museum of Korea has three permanent exhibitions,&nbsp;two special exhibitions,&nbsp;a library, a souvenir shop, and other subsidiary facilities.

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The National Folk Museum of Korea

The&nbsp;National Museum of Korea&nbsp;is the flagship museum of&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_history" title="Korean history">Korean history</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_art" title="Korean art">art</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Korea" title="South Korea">South Korea</a>&nbsp;and is the cultural organization that represents&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korea" title="Korea">Korea</a>. Since its establishment in 1945,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Museum_of_Korea#cite_note-2">[2]</a>&nbsp;the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs.

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National Museum of Korea

The War Memorial of Korea, located in Yongsan-gu, Seoul,&nbsp;exhibits and preserve materials related to the Korean War and serves as a national moral educational venue. It was established to commemorate the noble sacrifice of patriotic martyrs by the War Memorial Service Korea Society on June 10, 1994. The museum houses approximately 33,000 artifacts with about 10,000 on display at an indoor and outside exhibition halls. There are six separate indoor halls, including Expeditionary Forces Room, Patriotic Memorial Room, War History Room, 6&middot;25 Korean War Room, Development Hall and Large Machinery Room. The outdoor exhibition hall showcases large-sized weapons. Visitors of all ages from children to adults can also participate in 20 various educational programs and diverse cultural events such as military music and honor guard events, drawing contest, cultural event and more. The character of War Memorial of Korea is &lsquo;Mudori&rsquo; featuring a helmet symbolizing the protection of the nation and a bay leaf meaning peace.

War Memorial of Korea

Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by members of Korea&#39;s Royal Family during the Joseon monarchy until the annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910.&nbsp;

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Deoksugung Palace

The museum preserves and displays Seodaemun Prison signifying the suffering and pain of Koreans during the modern period. Here, independence activists and pro-democracy activities were jailed and martyred. Despite such a history of suffering, Koreans achieved independence and democracy. The Seodaemun Prison History Hall represents the history of struggle to achieve Korea&#39;s independence and democracy with such indomitable spirit and potential.The museum preserves and displays Seodaemun Prison signifying the suffering and pain of Koreans during the modern period. Here, independence activists and pro-democracy activities were jailed and martyred. Despite such a history of suffering, Koreans achieved independence and democracy. The Seodaemun Prison History Hall represents the history of struggle to achieve Korea&#39;s independence and democracy with such indomitable spirit and potential.

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