This collection of historical artifacts is in Sinchon-dong, a place that has so much going for it! Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea are other good sightseeing options close by when you're done at Seodaemun Prison History Museum.
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