Independence Hall of Korea

The Independence Hall of Korea (Korean: 독립기념관; Dongnip kinyeomgwan) is a Korean history museum in Cheonan, South Korea. Opened on August 15, 1987, it has the largest exhibition facility in South Korea, with a total floor area of 23,424 m². The museum focuses on the independence movements of the Japanese colonial period; however, the first exhibition hall, The Hall of National Heritage, is dedicated to the period ranging from prehistoric times to the Joseon Dynasty. It has seven indoor exhibition halls and a Circle Vision Theater.

Independence Hall of Korea
The Independence Hall of Korea in June 2011.
EstablishedAugust 17, 1987
Location230 Namhwari, Mokcheon-eup, Dongnam District, Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea
TypeHistory
DirectorKim Nung-Jin
Websitewww.i815.or.kr/html/en/
Independence Hall of Korea
Hangul
독립기념관
Hanja
Revised RomanizationDongnip kinyeomgwan
McCune–ReischauerToknip kinyŏmkwan

Exhibition and facilities
  • Exhibition Hall: There are seven exhibition spaces, which are composed of large space, small space, and special exhibition room.
  • House of Peoples: It was designed as a symbol of the Independence Hall and a central commemoration hall, imitating Daedeungjeon of Suseok Temple.
  • The large yard of the people: It is a square in front of the house of the nation, the central part is made of granite pavement, and the outside is made of Anyang stones and grass finish.
  • Stereoscopic Movie: A 4D animation about modern Korean history is screened.
  • The Garden of Unification Desire: A place of public participation is set up as a superintendent for peaceful reunification and willingness to be transferred to future generations.
  • The Tower of the people: It is a sculpture of 52m in height, and expressed the national emergency.
  • Unbelievable Korean Awards: Located in the center of a large hall inside the House of the Peoples, it is a symbol of the unbearable independence spirit and strong Korean image.
  • Place of Memorial: Located at the top of the Independence Hall, it was set up to celebrate the patriotic line.
  • Taegeukgi Hanmadang: It is a place to host the 8,15 Taegeukgi during the year.

In March 2013, actress Song Hye-kyo donated the production cost of braille brochures for the Hall. With the help of scholar Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women's University, 1,000 copies are to be made available with more in the planning, as not many museums provide braille brochures for the blind. She reportedly decided to help after playing a blind woman in 2013 Seoul Broadcasting System drama That Winter, the Wind Blows.[1]

References
  1. Lee, Sun-min (28 March 2013). "Song Hye-gyo donates money for Braille brochure production for Independence museum". Joongang Daily. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2013.


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