Korea Dark History Tour: Democratization Era | Seoul Departure

Why We Recommend It 

• Learn how Korea became a democracy through real stories from the 1960s–80s.
• Get a deeper understanding with expert commentary from a knowledgeable guide.
• A short but powerful tour that efficiently covers key moments in modern Korean history.
• Walk through history and feel the spirit of Korea’s fight for freedom.
• Relive scenes from iconic films like 1987 as you explore the roots of Korea’s democratic movement.

Democratization Movement Memorial Hall

A space to commemorate and remember the citizens' struggle for democracy, where you can reflect on the journey of Korea's democratization.

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Former Central Intelligence Agency 6th Bureau (Seoul City Hall Namsan Annex)

This is a former intelligence agency building located in Namsan, a place that holds a painful history of political oppression and human rights violations.

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National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

This museum offers a comprehensive look at the flow of modern Korean history and helps you understand the background of the democratization movement. You can gain important background knowledge about Korea’s postwar reconstruction, military regimes, and civic resistance movements.

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Tongin Market

This is a traditional market filled with the lives and history of ordinary people, where you can taste a traditional lunch that brings the past to life.

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