Do not enter the Seodaemun Prison in Seoul

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Seoul Seodaemun Prison (Korean: 서대문형무소역사관) is located not far from the "Independence Gate (326, English: Dongnimmun, Korean: 독립문역)" station exit on Seoul Subway Line 3. It is only a 3-minute walk away. Seodaemun Prison The prison is a modern prison built by the Japanese government in 1907. At that time, the Japanese colonial government was carrying out an assimilation policy in Korea and severely suppressed the rebels. Anyone who violated the orders of the Japanese government would be imprisoned here.

Seodaemun Prison officially opened to the public on November 5, 1988. It allows visitors to understand the history and background of the Korean independence movement and the lofty value of pursuing freedom and peace. In addition, there are many precious historical materials such as prisoners' cells, letters written by prisoners, a complete restored interrogation room, etc., which are very exciting!

Seodaemun Prison is part of Independence Gate Memorial Park.

The miserable world inside the high wall is unimaginable to outsiders.

The entrance to the Seodaemun Prison has arrived, and with the cloudy sky that day, the rich man has a feeling of despair in his heart.

Ticket information.

A total of 6,000 won for two adult tickets, while the little rich man under the age of seven is free.

It was used as a prison for 80 years from its opening in October 1908 to its closure in November 1987.

During the period of Japanese imperialist colonial rule (1910-1945), many anti-Japanese independence activists who opposed colonial rule were imprisoned here. After liberation, a large number of democratization activists who fought against the dictatorship and military regime were imprisoned here.

The tour route starts from the office building of the Security Section at that time. This building was built in 1923 and was in charge of the business of the Seodaemun Prison. The two-story office on the ground and the basement are used for search and interrogation of prisoners.

The configuration map of the Seodaemun Prison covers a large area, and it is not known how many people were victims. The complete facility floor plan can refer to the official website:https://sphh.sscmc.or.kr/_chn/hall/hallview_04.php

Incarceration documents for prisoners at that time when they entered the prison.

South Korea's patriotic hero Yoo Kwan-sun, during the March 1 Independence Movement in 1919, Yoo Kwan-sun was only 17 years old, but she actively participated in the anti-Japanese movement, calling on students and citizens to take to the streets to protest Japan's colonial rule. She and her classmates organized demonstrations and marches in cities and villages in Jeollanam-do, and organized joint protests of students and citizens. During this movement, Yoo Gwan-soon was tortured after being arrested for participating in demonstrations, but she still stood by her beliefs and ideas.

In the detention center, Yoo Kwan-soon was tortured and tortured, but she did not give up her faith and her desire for national independence. Eventually, she died of frail health at the young age of 19. Yoo Kwan-soon's death made her a symbol and hero of the Korean independence movement, and her spirit and contributions had a major impact on South Korea's independence and modernization. She is also known as the "Korean Joan of Arc".

Ryu Gwan-soon's courage and sacrifice provided inspiration and motivation for the Korean people to persevere and struggle until 1945, when Korea finally achieved national independence. Her name and image have been permanently etched in the hearts of the Korean people by many memorials, monuments and cultural artifacts.

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The Heroic National Movement Memorial Area displays a total of 4,857 record cards of "political prisoners" who served in Seodaemun Prison to commemorate these heroes.

Basement torture area

Then we entered the experience field on the first floor of the basement, which perfectly restored the scene of interrogating prisoners in the past.

Where the prisoners were being executed, the rich man shuddered, fearing that something would suddenly appear.

The next thing I saw was the torture room and the confinement room. Seeing this picture made the rich man really feel his heart a few times, as if he had really gone back in time. It was so cruel.

The rich man felt that parents with children could avoid all kinds of horrific and cruel torture techniques in the past.

Torture chambers and torture equipment.

Each of the four small rooms has scary surprises that can be peeked from the outside.

These prisoner characters are so lifelike that the rich man was frightened several times. Every time he looked at them, he would think in his heart: Please! Don't turn around suddenly, wow! I'm really sweating.

There is a small cage with spikes. How can a normal adult squeeze into it? It is so inhumane.

The cell is so small that you can only stand. The person who invented this is really an expert in manipulating people.

Huh~ After leaving the dark basement, I came to the prison area. There was a little sunlight coming in from outside, and the gloomyness was slightly reduced, but the rich man still felt scared, not joking. Coupled with the screams of local Korean children one after another and a little echo, huh~ timid people really think twice if they want to come!

prison area

The prison area is divided into one and two floors, but the second floor area is not open to the public. Seodaemun Prison has 7 completely preserved prison buildings. You can imagine how many innocent civilians were victimized at that time. This time I would like to visit Prison Nos. 11 and 12.

Outside each cell, there are stories of blood and tears from the victims at that time.

The two prisoners exchange messages across the wall, which is really realistic and realistic.

Hang the South Korean flag.

Prison for women only. Built in 1916 as a prison for women, it contains cultural relics related to the women's independent anti-Japanese movement.

Materials used in the construction of Seodaemun Prison.

In fact, there are other buildings worth seeing in the outdoor area, such as the separation wall, the corpse transportation channel, and the execution ground. Let the bold netizens go here on their own.

The exit is finally here, hoo~ what a heavy heart.

Take another photo before leaving.

After leaving Seodaemun Prison, we passed by the nearbyindependent door, when the rich man saw it, he had a special feeling. The independence of a country is really earned by the blood and sweat of its ancestors, and it deserves respect! Small file of the Independence Gate: imitating the design of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, it was built in 1897 and is approximately 14.5 meters high and 11.5 meters wide.

rich man experience

The Seodaemun Prison is really well-preserved, completely restoring the authoritarian rule of the Japanese colonial rule at that time. The atmosphere was very chilling, but it was also really scary. The weather was not good that day, with drizzle and gloomy weather. The tourists who visited There are not many, and the horror index is simply off the charts. I advise all friends to visit again when the weather is still good. The entire prison is very realistic. I think people who have visited it will have a hard time forgetting everything they saw. When bringing children, be sure to be careful and help grade it so as not to cast a shadow on them. In terms of itinerary planning, you can arrange to visit the independent gate together with the Police Museum.

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