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Seoul Offers Independence Movement History Tours Through November 8

About 13 tours of historical sites tied to the independence movement run from August 15 to November 8, with applications through Seoul's Public Service Reservation website.

Han Ji-won · published Sat 15 Aug 2026, 07:46 KST · version 1

A traditional Korean wooden gate with a green tiled roof and Korean inscription stands at the entrance to Tapgol Park, with a person walking through it. — Photograph taken on 2018-10-18.

What this means for travelers

Around 13 tours of historical sites tied to the independence movement, including Bosingak Pavilion, Tapgol Park, and Seodaemun Prison, are available from August 15 to November 8, with applications submitted through the Seoul Public Service Reservation website at yeyak.seoul.go.kr (Korean).

What's Happening

As part of Seoul's Liberation Day commemorations, the city is offering a public program of tours to historical sites related to the independence movement.

Details

Approximately 13 tours are being offered.
The tour period runs from August 15 (Liberation Day) to November 8.
Tour locations include Bosingak Pavilion, Tapgol Park, and Seodaemun Prison.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted via the Seoul Public Service Reservation website.
The reservation website is yeyak.seoul.go.kr (Korean).

Sources

Seoul Metropolitan Government — Seoul Commemorates the 81st Liberation Day with Bell-Ringing Ceremony Under the Theme “The Sound of Liberation, Awakening the Future” (official notice from the publishing body, collected Sat 15 Aug 2026 (KST))

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