Chilgok Peace Memorial

A memorial in Chilgok, Gyeongsangbuk-do, interpreting the 55-day defense of the Nakdong River during the Korean War through records, models and exhibits. The museum occupies a multilevel building with outdoor memorial grounds.

Address: 1580 Gangbyeon-daero, Seokjeok-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
Hours: KTO September 10, 2026 listing: March–October 09:00–18:00, November–February 09:00–17:00. Closed Mondays (next weekday if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, Lunar New Year and Chuseok days. General admission free; verify temporary closures and special programs.

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한국관광공사Chilgok Peace Memorial visitor guideFind the memorial's history, address, winter opening hours and accessible facilities.

Why it matters now

November–February closing time is published as 17:00, one hour earlier than March–October. Based on the KTO visitor listing updated in September 2026.

Why go

Explore local wartime history and reflect on peace. KTO lists step-free entry, elevators, wheelchairs for loan, strollers for loan and a nursing room.

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Getting thereFind directions on NAVER Map ↗1580 Gangbyeon-daero, Seokjeok-eup, Chilgok-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea

Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →KTO September 10, 2026 listing: March–October 09:00–18:00, November–February 09:00–17:00. Closed Mondays (next weekday if Monday is a public holiday), January 1, Lunar New Year and Chuseok days. General admission free; verify temporary closures and special programs.

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