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Explore the history of the Korean War and the division of North and South Korea on a guided walking tour of Seoul. Visit historical landmarks, uncover hidden sites, and hear personal narratives that shed light on the lasting impact of war and separation.
Meet your guide and embark on a journey along the Korean Wartime Abduction Remember Trail. This route retraces the very path where over 100,000 South Korean civilians were forcibly taken to the North during the war.
Your tour begins at Seodaemun Prison History Hall and follows a historical route through Seoul’s major heritage sites, including Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Jongno District, and the Seoul National University Hospital massacre site.
Through this tour,
- Explore major heritage sites and lesser-known locations in Seoul
- Hear personal narratives that illuminate the impact of war
* Every tour supports North Korean human rights initiatives
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting in front at the main entrance gate of the Seodaemun Prison History Hall. Find the guide with yellow umbrella
Itinerary
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1Seodaemun Prison History Hall
The guide will meet participants in front of Seodaemun Prison History Hall and provide a brief historical overview of the site, focusing on its role in political oppression and its connection to wartime abductions, before proceeding to the next destination.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Gwanghwamun Gate
Passing by Gwanghwamun, the guide will provide a brief historical overview of the site before proceeding to the next destination.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Changdeokgung Palace
While pausing for light refreshments near Changdeokgung Palace, the guide will briefly share the area's historical and cultural significance, along with the impact of wartime turmoil in the surrounding vicinity.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Changgyeonggung Palace (Pass by)
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Admission ticket free -
4Seoul University Hospital Medical Museum
At the Seoul National University Hospital, the guide will provide an overview of the tragic massacre that occurred during the Korean War and explain how hospitals and public institutions became sites of violence and forced removal.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
- The tour follows an approximately 5 km trail. While the entire route is wheelchair-accessible, it may be physically demanding depending on each participant’s health condition.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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