Seodaemun Prison History Hall
A museum and former prison in Seoul, begun by Imperial Japan in 1908 and used to hold Korean independence activists. Its cell blocks and execution site are preserved, and the history hall now tells the story of the resistance.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 37.5744, 126.9566
Get the Seodaemun Prison History Hall stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Seodaemun Prison History Hall. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Seoul volume with your photos and a note.
Near Seodaemun Prison History Hall
Gyeonghuigung 1.1 km
One of the five grand palaces of the Joseon dynasty, in the Seodaemun area of Seoul. It served as a secondary palace for Joseon kings, and today a few restored halls stand quietly among lawns, close to the city's museums.
Inwangsan 1.2 km
A mountain in central Seoul, 338 metres high, lying across Jongno and Seodaemun Districts. Its name means compassionate king. Granite outcrops and a stretch of the old city wall make it a popular short hike with views over the capital.
Gwanghwamun Plaza 1.8 km
A broad public square on Sejong-daero in front of Gyeongbokgung. It holds statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong the Great, and it is a regular gathering place for festivals, marches and open air events.
Gwanghwamun 1.8 km
The main southern gate of Gyeongbokgung, standing at the north end of Sejong-daero in central Seoul. It was first built in 1395, and the current gate is a reconstruction. Guards in Joseon style costume stand watch in front of it.
Deoksugung 1.9 km
A former royal palace beside Seoul City Hall, and the main palace during the Korean Empire from 1897 to 1910. It mixes traditional halls with Western style buildings of the early 20th century, and it has a stone wall lane much loved for walks.
Gyeongbokgung 1.9 km
The first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, established in 1395 in the heart of Seoul. Its throne hall and lakeside pavilion are among the best known sights in Korea, and a changing of the guard ceremony is performed at the main gate.
Cheonggyecheon 2.0 km
A 10.9 kilometre stream and public space in downtown Seoul. A highway covered it for decades, and it was reopened as an urban stream in 2005. Walkways, bridges and stepping stones run along its length.
Cheong Wa Dae 2.1 km
Also called the Blue House, this is the former presidential office and residence in Seoul, set below Bugaksan behind Gyeongbokgung. Named for its blue roof tiles, it was opened to the public in 2022 and can now be toured on foot.
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Questions
Where is Seodaemun Prison History Hall?
Seodaemun Prison History Hall is in Seoul, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Gyeonghuigung (1.1 km), Inwangsan (1.2 km), Gwanghwamun Plaza (1.8 km).
How do I get the Seodaemun Prison History Hall stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Seodaemun Prison History Hall and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Seoul volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Seodaemun Prison History Hall before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Seoul volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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