Places
- First published
- Oct 25, 2026
Son Kee-chung Memorial Museum
A Seoul museum honoring Son Kee-chung, winner of the marathon at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Opened in 2012 in the former school building of his alma mater, Yangjeong.
- Address
- 101 Son Kee-chung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Nearby transit
- About a 10–15-minute walk from Chungjeongno Station Exit 5 (Lines 2 and 5) or from the western side of Seoul Station, according to Seoul City's 2026 guide.
- Hours
- Seoul municipal visitor guide: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays and legal public holidays. Presented among free-to-visit sites, but separately scheduled activities may have different terms. Operator website was unavailable during the check; reconfirm before visiting.
A Seoul municipal article dated August 2026 lists visiting hours as Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00, with Monday and public-holiday closures. The museum's own website returned an access error during this check, so confirm directly before travel.
Why go
Explore his athletic achievement in the historical context of colonial Korea. The museum is inside Son Kee-chung Sports Park and is distinct from the nearby Son Kee-chung Culture Library.
Practical Korea
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.
Getting thereAbout a 10–15-minute walk from Chungjeongno Station Exit 5 (Lines 2 and 5) or from the western side of Seoul Station, according to Seoul City's 2026 guide.Find directions on NAVER Map ↗101 Son Kee-chung-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Nearby facilities & servicesOpen guide →Seoul municipal visitor guide: Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00; closed Mondays and legal public holidays. Presented among free-to-visit sites, but separately scheduled activities may have different terms. Operator website was unavailable during the check; reconfirm before visiting.
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