culture

Chilgok Patriots & Peace Memorial (칠곡호국평화기념관)

1580, Gangbyeon-daero, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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.

Information

Phone

+82-54-979-5504

Website

https://www.chilgok.go.kr/chppm

Hours

March-October 09:00-18:00
November-February 09:00-17:00
* Last admission: 1 hour before closing

Closed

New 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)

Parking

Available (33 spaces for buses, 280 spaces for sedans)

Fee

[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.

Visitors also explore Order of St. Benedict Waegwan Abbey (성베네딕도회 왜관수도원), Songjeong Recreational Forest (송정 자연휴양림) and DAISO Chilgok Waegwan Branch[Tax Refund Shop](다이소 칠곡왜관점) near this location.