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The UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan is a park dedicated to the victims of the Korean War. It celebrates the brave soldiers of the United Nations peace troops, who gave their lives while fighting for South Korea against North Korea. The UN Memorial Cemetery opened in 1955 on land donated by the Parliament of Korea. Many of the fallen were repatriated; however, those that remain stand as thought-provoking reminders of the past.
Enter via an artistic gate designed by the notable Pyongyang-born architect Kim Joong-up. It leads to a large square, which has a map of the cemetery’s themed areas and a wall engraved with the names of the interred. Inside the adjacent Memorial Hall is an exhibition of photos and artifacts that recount events of the Korean War.
Go to the Symbolic Area to see the UN flag and the flags of each of the United Nations member states that provided troops. The Main Cemetery Area is home to the largest quantity of graves. Find memorials to the Commonwealth countries, French and Turkish, among others. The U.S. memorial is inscribed with the words Honor, Freedom, Peace.
The green area is a great place to walk amid nature. Wander along the Unknown Soldiers’ Pathway and over the Thai-Korean Friendship Bridge. Pause for reflection at the UN Forces Monument and the Wall of Remembrance. Admire the flourishing flora, including azalea shrubs, cherry trees, rose bushes and silver magnolias. Spot ducks, fish, geese and turtles at the ponds.
Located in the Nam District, the cemetery is easily accessible via public buses and the metro. Take the bus from Busan Station or Seomyeon. The attraction is one of the stops on Busan’s sightseeing bus tour. Free parking is available outside the main entrance.
The UN Memorial Cemetery is open daily and admission is free. Check the cemetery’s official website for information regarding observances and remembrance events. These include April’s Tributary Ceremony of the Veterans of the Korean War, May’s U.S. Memorial Day and June’s Korean Memorial Day.
Like to make your visit to UN Memorial Cemetery even more unforgettable? Don't miss the chance to try a few of these activities:
You should consider purchasing a 2-Day Busan City Tour from Seoul or a Private Full-Day Customizable Busan Tour with Driver while you're visiting. These activities are a few of the best.
Have a look at our Busan things to do page to find many more activities while you're in the area.
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Dec. 10 - Dec. 11
Located in Nam-gu, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Busan Museum and Busan Cultural Center. Gwangalli Beach is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away. Daeyeon Station is 6 minutes by foot and Motgol Station is 12 minutes.
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Jan. 2 - Jan. 3
Located in Nam-gu, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Busan Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gwangalli Beach and Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. Busan Cultural Center and Busan Citizens' Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km). Daeyeon Station is only a 3-minute walk and Motgol Station is 9 minutes.
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Dec. 9 - Dec. 10
Located in Nam-gu, this hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Busan Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gwangalli Beach and Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. Busan Cultural Center and Busan Citizens' Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km). Daeyeon Station is 5 minutes by foot and Motgol Station is 6 minutes.
Located in Nam-gu, this hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Busan Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gwangalli Beach and Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. Busan Cultural Center and Busan Citizens' Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km). Motgol Station is only a 3-minute walk and Daeyeon Station is 8 minutes.
Located in Nam-gu, this motel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Busan Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gwangalli Beach and Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch. Busan Cultural Center and Busan Citizens' Hall are also within 2 miles (3 km). Motgol Station is only a 3-minute walk and Daeyeon Station is 8 minutes.
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Jan. 8 - Jan. 9
Located in the shopping district, this family-friendly hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Nampodong Street, Gukje Market and Gwangalli Beach. Busan Exhibition and Convention Center and Igidae Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). Seomyeon Station is only a 3-minute walk and Buam Station is 6 minutes.
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Jan. 5 - Jan. 6
Located in Busanjin, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Seomyeon Street, Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch and Jeonpo Cafe Street. Busan Tower and Gwangalli Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). Beomnaegol Station is 7 minutes by foot and Seomyeon Station is 9 minutes.
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Dec. 9 - Dec. 10
Located in Suyeong-Gu, this beach hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Millak Waterfront Park and Gwangalli Beach. Haeundae Beach and Shinsegae Centum City are also within 3 miles (5 km). Geumnyeonsan Station is 11 minutes by foot and Gwangan Station is 11 minutes.