Samgakji Station

Samgakji Station is a subway station on the Line 4 and Line 6 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. The Seoul War Memorial is a short walk away from exits 11 and 12.

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Type: Metro station
Description: train station in South Korea
Also known as: “Samgakji” and “Samgakjiyeok”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include The War Memorial of Korea and National Museum of Korea.

The War Memorial of Korea

Museum

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The War Memorial of Korea is a museum located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea. The War Memorial of Korea is situated 290 metres east of Samgakji Station.

National Museum of Korea

Museum

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The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea. Since its establishment in 1945, the museum has been committed to various studies and research activities in the fields of archaeology, history, and art, continuously developing a variety of exhibitions and education programs. National Museum of Korea is situated 1½ km southeast of Samgakji Station.

Yongsan Station

Railway station

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Yongsan Station is a major railway station in the Yongsan District of Seoul, South Korea. The station adjoins the Yongsan Electronics Market. The station is the terminus for high-speed and long-distance trains on a number of railway lines, including most trains on the Honam Line, its high-speed counterpart, and all trains on the Janghang and Jeolla Lines. Yongsan Station is situated 1 km southwest of Samgakji Station.