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Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial

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Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial

Photo: Korea Tourism Organization · KOGL Type 3 (attribution, no derivatives)

TypePublic museum / gallery
Address1580, Gangbyeon-daero, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
HoursMarch-October 09:00-18:00 November-February 09:00-17:00 * Last admission: 1 hour before closing
ClosedNew Year's Day, the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Mondays (closed the next business day if Monday is a public holiday)
Admission[Admission] Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers 2,000 won / Children 1,000 won Groups: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers 1,500 won / Children 500 won [4D Screen Rider] Individuals: Adults 3,000 won / Teenagers & Children 2,000 won Groups: Adults 2,000 won / Teenagers & Children 1,000 won * Preschoolers (ages 6 & younger) and senior citizens (ages 65 & older) can enter free of charge.
ParkingAvailable (33 spaces for buses, 280 spaces for sedans)
Phone• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-54-979-5504
Korean name칠곡호국평화기념관

About

Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial is a memorial museum dedicated to the soldiers who seized victory by holding up a fierce battle at Nakdonggang River's line of defense for 55 days in Chilgok during the Korean War. The museum consists of a spacious four-story high building with two basement floors and an outdoor exhibition with a variety of artifacts. The museum also has battle miniatures and experience facilities to help foster patriotism and appreciation for the soldiers who gave their lives to protect the country.

Text: Korea Tourism Organization (English tourism data)

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