Jeju • Attraction
Jeju 4·3 Peace Park
The Jeju 4·3 Peace Park is a memorial and museum commemorating the victims of the 1948 Jeju Uprising and subsequent massacres, one of the most tragic episodes in modern Korean history. The park combines a modern museum, memorial hall, cemetery, and outdoor sculpture park to honor the approximately 30,000 islanders who lost their lives.
Overview
The Jeju 4·3 Peace Park is a memorial and museum commemorating the victims of the 1948 Jeju Uprising and subsequent massacres, one of the most tragic episodes in modern Korean history. The park combines a modern museum, memorial hall, cemetery, and outdoor sculpture park to honor the approximately 30,000 islanders who lost their lives.
Highlights
- Memorial Museum: A powerful exhibition using documents, testimonies, and multimedia to tell the story of the uprising.
- Memorial Hall of Names: Walls inscribed with the names of identified victims.
- Cemeteries and Sculptures: Outdoor memorial spaces with symbolic sculptures and burial grounds.
History
On April 3, 1948, residents of Jeju rose against the partition of Korea and right-wing paramilitary violence. The ensuing military suppression killed an estimated 30,000 people — one-tenth of the island's population. The events were suppressed from public discourse for decades until a truth commission was established in 2000 and a presidential apology was issued in 2003.
Visitor Tips
- Closed Mondays: The museum is closed every Monday.
- Allow Time: The exhibits are extensive and emotionally impactful — allow at least 1 hour.
- Duration: 1–1.5 hours.