Historic Park of Geoje POW Camp (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)

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Historic Park of Geoje POW Camp (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)

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.

Introduction Information
Experience Guide
Not available  
Opening Hours
09:00-18:00  
Holiday
Tuesdays, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)  
Parking
Available  
Inquiries
+82-55-639-0625  
Restrooms
Available
Parking Fees
Single entry (3 hour basis) - Two-wheeled vehicle 1,000 won / Sedan 2,000 won / Bus 5,000 won / Freight truck 5,000 won
* 1,000 won charged for each additional 30 minutes Max daily fee - Two-wheeled vehicle 6,000 won / Sedan 15,000 won / Bus 30,000 won / Freight truck 30,000 won
Available Facilities
Exhibition hall, 4D theater, 1950 experience center
Admission Fees
Adults (ages 19-64): 7,000 won / Teenagers (ages 13-18): 5,000 won / Children (ages 7-12): 3,000 won
Gyeongsangnam-do Geoje-si Weather Rating
2024-11-15 Fair
Caution advised
2024-11-16 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-17 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-18 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-19 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-20 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
2024-11-21 Poor
Not recommended for outdoor activities
Initial Registration Date
2004-05-22 01:33
Last Updated
2024-03-06 16:29
Inquiry
+82-55-639-0625
Homepage
www.pow.or.kr
Address
[53257] 61 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do