The Korean War Veterans Memorial stands in Washington, DC, at 10 Daniel French Drive SW, close to the Lincoln Memorial and the National Mall. It honors those who served in the Korean War between 1950 and 1953, and it is also known simply as the Korean War Memorial.
What you will see
- 19 stainless steel statues of soldiers, set out across the memorial grounds as a patrol moving through open terrain.
- The Wall of Remembrance, a wall that serves as a place of reflection alongside the figures.
The statues are the heart of the visit. Walking among them, you can take in how the figures are arranged and how the reflective steel changes with the light and the weather, which makes the scene look different from every angle.
Planning your visit
The memorial is an outdoor site, so it suits a walk on a clear day. Because it sits on the National Mall, it pairs naturally with the other memorials nearby, and visitors often combine the trip with the Lincoln Memorial or the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. For questions before you go, the memorial can be reached by phone at +1-202-426-6841.
If you are interested in the history of the Korean War or in memorials to those who served, this is a focused and quiet place to spend part of an afternoon in the capital.
