Seodaemum Prison - The notorious Prison under Japanese colonial rule

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Seodaemun Prison was built by the Japanese in 1908 at the end of the Korean Empire.
Built as Gyeongseong Prison, it was the largest modern prison in the country at the time of its opening,
It was a place where political prisoners were mainly held to oppress Koreans who fought for the cause.
Numerous independence activists were imprisoned or died here, and after liberation, many
This is the place where pro-democracy activists were imprisoned and cleared their hardships.
The history of Seodaemun Prison is closely related to the history of Korea's independence movement. to resist the Japanese occupation
Many people were arrested and detained for their independence movement. Seodaemun Prison is the most infamous
As one of the prisons, many inmates at Seodaemun Prison were brutally tortured and ill-treated.
The prison was also used to house prisoners of war and political prisoners during the Korean War. Postwar in 1987
Until its closure, it was also used by the South Korean government to house political prisoners.
Since opening as a museum in 1998, the prison has been designated as a historical site by the government of the Republic of Korea.
The Seodaemun Prison History Hall is an important place where you can get a glimpse of our nation's struggle for independence and human rights.
It is a historical place.
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Choi
Data source:
Seodaemun Prison History Hall: sphh.sscmc.or.kr/