Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)
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Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)

61 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

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Step back in time at the Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park, a somber site revealing the massive scale of the Korean War. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the reality of the past through educational displays and preserved artifacts. History enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in modern conflict will find this visit profoundly educational. Prepare for a moving experience that offers deep insight into the lives of the prisoners.

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Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park is a park and exhibition hall built on the site of South Korea's largest prisoner-of-war camp, which accommodated up to 173,000 North Korean and Chinese prisoners captured by the South Korean and UN forces during the Korean War (1950-1953). Visitors to the exhibition hall can learn about the Korean War and the lives of prisoners through educational displays and experiences, as well as view war artifacts such as weapons.
Information
Phone
+82-55-639-0625
Website
www.pow.or.kr
Hours
09:00-18:00
Closed
Tuesdays, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Parking
Available
Fee
Information not available

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Location

34.87642, 128.62540

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