The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin (충무공 이야기)

The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin (충무공 이야기)

- Homepage : www.sejongstory.or.kr
- Tel : +82-2-399-1114
"If you are prepared to fight to the death, you will live. If you avoid battles to preserve your life, you will die." - Nanjung Ilgi (War Diary of Admiral Yi Sunshin)



The statue of one of the best naval commanders Korea has ever known, Admiral Yi Sun-sin, was installed at Gwanghwamun Square to celebrate the 465th anniversary of his birth. On April 28, 2010, The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin was opened in the basement of Sejong Center to commemorate his life and accomplishments. Located next to The Story of King Sejong, the exhibit is divided into eight experience zones further focused on 12 themes related to Admiral Yi's life, ranging from determination and devotion to loyalty of country and countrymen. The museum uses the latest in digital technology to bring this great hero to life. Another great attraction to the museum is the turtle war ship made famous by Admiral Yi shrunk down to 55% of the real size. Despite the down-size, the ship is still big enough for guests to board and row the oars, with a digital display of the ocean waves playing on moniters all around for a fun 4D experience.
- Address : 175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
※ Introduction Information
- Inquiries and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-399-1114, 1116
- Parking : Available (B2F, section A of Sejong-ro Parking Garage)
- Parking fee : 300 won for every 5 minutes
- Rest date : Mondays (if a public holiday falls on Monday, will close the following day)
- Use fee : Free
- Use time : [Exhibition] 10:00-20:00 (Last admission at 19:30)
[4D Experience Hall] 10:30-19:00
[Permanent Experience] 10:30-19:00


- Program Information : * Permanent experience programs

- Image rubbing

- Children’s hanbok experience

- Quiz
- Write a letter in Korean (Foreigners only)

- Write your name in Korean



* Special programs

- Signal flag making, soap making (Program schedule subject to change)
- Foreign Language Intepretation Services : * Free MP3 audio guide

- Available in 5 languages (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish)


* Interpretor available

- Inquiries: +82-2-399-1153
- Reservations :






This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 21 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto