Korean War Historical Food TourㅣWalking Tour

Why We Recommend It 

• Experience Korean cuisine shaped by war and division.
• Explore wartime city planning through AR technology.
• Discover the meaning behind food during conflict.
• Walk through Namdaemun Market and hear post-war stories.
• Taste dishes that reflect Korea’s recovery era.

Korean War Memorial

• This is a museum that comprehensively introduces the military history of Korea.
• Explore interactive exhibits and augmented reality (AR) displays from the Korean War era.
• Learn about major battles, including the Incheon Landing Operation and the Battle of Seoul.
• Learn about the role of UN forces, including New Zealand's air support and the legendary close combat performance of the Turkish military.

Budaejjigae (Army Stew) Lunch

• Taste the dishes that were born and survived during the war.
• Find out how 'Budae Jjigae' was created using U.S. military rations.
• Enjoy rich and spicy army stew made with sausage, Spam, tofu, and ramen.
• See how Korea transformed post-war food shortages into culinary creativity.

Namdaemun Market

• Learn about the connection between Korea's largest traditional market and the war.
• Take a stroll down the alley where surplus military goods from postwar America were sold.
• You can explore the impact of American imports on modern Korean consumer culture.
• Try traditional snacks such as dumplings and Korean-style donuts, which were also enjoyed during wartime.

Korean Traditional Tea and Meditation

• Visit a traditional Korean teahouse and retrace the history of Korea's postwar reconstruction.
• Enjoy a warm cup of traditional herbal tea and learn about its historical significance.