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    Koryo Museum

    27 Reviews
    #2 of 8 things to do in Kaesong
    History Museums, Museums
    1.5 Mi./2 Km. Northeast of Central Kaesong | Songgyungwan complex of buildings, Kaesong, North Korea
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    “A Part of Sungkyunkwan University Complex”

    If I remember correctly, this is actually a part of Sungkyunkwan University UNESCO heritage site... read more

    Reviewed 10 January 2018
    Saricie_Q
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    Taipei, Taiwan
    “Interesting museum with fantastic shop for posters and stamps”

    We visited this museum after our tour to the DMZ and it was refreshing to go back much further in... read more

    Reviewed 9 November 2017
    Leopard_Lil
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    Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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    1.5 Mi./2 Km. Northeast of Central Kaesong | Songgyungwan complex of buildings, Kaesong, North Korea
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    Reviewed 10 January 2018
    A Part of Sungkyunkwan University Complex

    If I remember correctly, this is actually a part of Sungkyunkwan University UNESCO heritage site (which is listed as a separate attraction on TripAdvisor.com for Kaesong City). All the tours to DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) at Panmunjom also take tourists to this site (Since Kaesong City...More

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    Reviewed 9 November 2017
    Interesting museum with fantastic shop for posters and stamps

    We visited this museum after our tour to the DMZ and it was refreshing to go back much further in time to see how Koryo was in the ancient past. The city of Kaesong belonged to South Korea during the war and as such, was...More

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    Reviewed 26 September 2017
    Interesting museum...

    ...but lack of captions in English. We had a guided tour, but still, it would be nice to get more info in English. The shop at the museum is one of the best for souvenirs in NK.

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    Reviewed 24 September 2017
    Nifty, thorough museum.

    Located in a complex of buildings at the Songgyungwan Academy in Kaesong, the Koryo Museum was visited during my first and only full day in the city. After touring the DMZ we stopped here on a quick walk-through which took about an hour. The museum...More

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    Reviewed 27 August 2017
    Worth including

    Interesting step back in time to learn about the history of Goryeo. Helps if you have a knowledgable guide that can translate well

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    Reviewed 23 June 2016
    Cultural Stop after DMZ

    Just one hour after visiting DMZ in Kaesong is this landmark. Interesting. Not so many history objects. You will always go here, want it or not...that's what all north korea tours are all about

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    Reviewed 28 May 2016
    Surprisingly lovely

    The grounds were peaceful and the exhibits (possibly because of the time period they depicted) had much less of the political rhetoric that becomes overwhelming at times.

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    Reviewed 14 April 2016
    beautiful place rich in history

    This place is so beautiful you cannot give it a miss! It was the first university in Korea, has a lovely courtyard with ancient trees. You pretty much have the whole place to yourself and can take time to stady Korean history through the different...More

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    Reviewed 1 October 2015 via mobile
    Absolutely beautiful

    According to the guide this is a must for people living in Kaesong to visit especially on their wedding day because of its history. Great in depth of how life used to be back in the koryo dynasty. There is also a place right outside...More

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    Reviewed 19 September 2015
    A must-see to learn the history of the area

    Various weaponry, statues and general relics of the area. I believe the tomb of King Kongmin was here or very close by. Nice gift shop for trinkets.

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