WAR MEMORIAL OF KOREA This massive museum uses artifacts including weaponry, uniforms, and maps together with multimedia displays, black- and-white documentary video, and exhibitions to chronicle the history of the Korean War (1950–1953). The names of each allied force casualty are etched on a somber memorial walkway outside. There are a ton of tanks, helicopters, and planes as well. To serve as a constant reminder that the conflict has not yet been won, you can board a model of the patrol boat that North Korean soldiers sank in 2002.
BONGEUN-SA The Buddhist monastery Bongeun-sa is situated on a
hillside in the posh neighborhood of Gangnam, and its shrines and halls stand in stark contrast to the surrounding office towers. The structures, which date back to AD 794, have undergone numerous reconstructions through the ages. The Jinyeomun (Gate of Truth), guarded by four king guardians, is the entrance to the temple. Inside and out, Daewungjeon, the main shrine, is decorated with symbols and artwork that represent Buddhist philosophy and aspirations. It has lattice doors.
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