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.