Seodaemun Prison History Hall is a place that holds the painful history of independence activists who were imprisoned during the Japanese colonial period, and is now used as a place for historical education and commemoration.
Key Features:
Historical Value:
- It is a place where independence activists were imprisoned and tortured during the Japanese colonial period.
- It holds the pain of modern and contemporary Korean history, such as the imprisonment of political prisoners even after liberation.
Educational Significance:
- Inside the museum, torture tools and prison facilities of the time are on display.
- Visitors can reflect on the sacrifice of independence activists and the pain of modern and contemporary Korean history.
Memorial Space:
- A memorial monument and a memorial space are provided to commemorate the souls of the patriots.
- Visitors can pay tribute to the noble spirit of the patriots by offering a silent tribute here.
Main Facilities:
Exhibition Hall:
- Displays the prison life and torture of independence activists during the Japanese colonial period, and materials related to the independence movement.
Prison Cell:
- Preserves the actual prison cells where prisoners lived, showing the appearance of the time.
Torture Chamber:
- Displays various torture tools used at the time, showing the cruel history.
Execution Room:
- Preserves the place where independence activists were executed, commemorating their sacrifice.
Memorial Monument:
- A memorial monument is installed to commemorate the souls of the patriots.
