In Seoul, we visited many places. Our visit to Seodaemon Prison stands out as a powerful experience. We learnt about the history of war in Korea; we heard a lot of narratives of innocent being imprisoned. We saw prison cells and their reconstructions. The atmosphere was sad but full of admiration for those who suffered.
Commentary by Caroline Quin, Year 2, Study of Religions
Saturday, 25 July 2009
We visited War Museum and looked the war memorial and were really taken aback. We could not believe how many soldiers (USA/UK) died helping Korea. It was really shocking to see the names up there. Commonwealth countries and neighbors had helped fight against the North. We were stunned by the names of Koreans who died; the names just did not end; it was frightening.
There were huge statues of brothers hugging; apparently one was from the North and the other was from the South. It was sad to look up at their embrace and imagine how war can tear families against one another.
Commentary by Angharad John, Year 2, Philosophy and Ethics
Photos by Dr. M. Deegalle
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