I went to the Seadaemun Prison History Hall.

The building's red paint looked liked blood.

So, it looked very scary.

In 1910, Korea lost it's independence and was ruled by Japanese for 36 years.

Koreans made many independence movements with many freedom fighters.

Many of them were put in prison such as the Seo-dae-mun prison which was the biggest at that time.

The Independence Gate was built as a symbol of independence.

Japan built Seo-dae-mun prison next to the gate because they wanted Koreans to stop thinking about indepence.

One of the famous resistance demonstrations was the March 1st movement.               

The Resistance Room tells us about the hisrorical background and the resistance history.

The Torture room displays the cruel tortures done by the Japanese.

Yu Guan-sun was a famous female freedom fighter.

She planed a joint demonstration with other towns.

It started on the 1st of March at the A-woo-nae marketplace.

She was arrested and imprisoned in the Seo-dae-mun prison.

Even in the prison, she continued to protest for the independence of Korea.

So, she was tortured and received harsh beatings.

She died in prison at the age of 18.

The prison cells were damp and dark with no toilets.

The prison cells must be smelly.

The Execution buildings  were Where the executions were carried out.

Tae-guek-gi is the Korean national flag.

It is known as King Gojong of the Joseon Dynasty drew it.

The national flower of Korea is the Mugungwha(Rose of Sharon).

It symbolizes patience and endurance.

Korea's national anthem is called Ae-guk-ka.

We are not sure who wrote the lyrics.

Composer Ahn Ik-tae wrote the music in 1937.

After this trip, I feel more hatred for the Japanese and love for our precious country, Korea.

I know it is not so easy but we have to forgive Japanese but remember the humiliating history.