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국립서울현충원

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Seoul

국립서울현충원

국립서울현충원 is a curated attraction in Korea — full details, hours, and access info on the official Korea Tourism page.

ROOTIconic stop curated by Korea Tourism OrganizationSeoul's distinctive city pulse

Why go

Seoul National Cemetery is the country's principal national cemetery and memorial site, with about 175,000 interments primarily of Korean War casualties, Vietnam War veterans, independence movement leaders, and major figures of the Korean state including former presidents Park Chung-hee, Kim Dae-jung, and Kim Young-sam. The 1,400,000-square-meter grounds combine the main memorial plaza, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, separate sections for different war and service categories, and a substantial outdoor sculpture garden. The visit is sobering and important for understanding Korean 20th-century history. Free entry. Bilingual interpretation in the main exhibition hall. Allow about 2 hours. Pair with the National Memorial Hall of the Korean Provisional Government nearby.

Quick highlights

  • Korea's principal national cemetery and memorial site
  • About 175,000 interments: Korean War, Vietnam, independence leaders
  • Tombs of presidents Park Chung-hee, Kim Dae-jung, Kim Young-sam
  • 1,400,000 sqm with memorial plaza and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  • Pair with National Memorial Hall of Korean Provisional Government

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