Korea war memorial

I had some great uncles who fought in the Korean war I thought it was important to visit the war memorial. When I got to the museum and saw flags of countries that were involved during the war. I felt a lot of pride seeing the Canadian flag and reading a little about our contribution. I had no idea what to expect at this museum. 

On the way into the museum I was given a free book on the Korean war I thought that was an amazing gesture. The museum was well done up with incredible displays and also 4D viewing....I was given a pair of glasses and was told of a 4D area. Once the viewing started a bar came down in front of you to strap you in and you could hear noises of planes. You were "in a plane" and you were flying over the battlefield over ships. You could smell and see smoke coming from damaged ships and planes. It was like you were actually there......I couldn't even begin to imagine the fear and the adrenaline soldiers faced.

To my surprise this museum had a lot of information and displays with Korea's past from hundreds and thousands of years ago. 

I didn't realize how vulnerable South Korea was until I started seeing the displays in this museum. It was interesting to read where Korea was before the war and where they stand now. All I know is do not underestimate the South Koreans the military now would not be one to fight against. 

I was trying to take as many pictures as I could and at one point my hand was starting to hurt I found out why after I took a good 600 pictures that day. The amount of vehicles they had on display outside was quite incredible. 

At one point during my visit I could see military personnel around along with lots of chairs setup for a ceremony. I don't speak Korean but the jist of the ceremony was celebrating an old Korean general from the 1200s.  

The museum was well worth the visit and was an eye opener. South Koreans have my up most respect. Being in Seoul known not that long ago it was in North Koreans hands it was quite incredible. South Korea has come a long way and they are just getting started.

The pictures below don't do the museum justice. Lots of blogs to come soon as it is;

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