Geoje P.O.W. Camp Historic Park (거제도 포로수용소 유적공원)
Gyeongnam · 61 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Hours
09:00-18:00
09:00-18:00
Address
61 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
61 Gyeryong-ro, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
Parking
Available
Available
Overview
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.
Location
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Info: +82-55-639-0625
Best Time to Visit
South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
09:00-18:00
Available
Tuesdays, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
+82-55-639-0625
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