Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery (양림동 선교사 묘지)
The Yangnim-dong Missionary Cemetery is the final resting place of 23 missionaries who brought Christianity to Gwangju and led the movement to free the nation from under Japanese colonial rule. Yangnim-dong in Gwangju Metropolitan City was the main area in which Priest Bae Yu-ji and Dr. Clement Owen carried out their work as the first missionaries to Jeollanam-do.
Located nearby is a monument dedicated to Priest Bae Yu-ji and the Owen Memorial Building, built in honor of Dr. Owen and his grandfather. Both memorials are cultural assets and particularly prized by locals of the Christian faith.
Introduction Information
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-62-607-2333
Gwangju Nam-gu Weather Rating
- 2024-11-21 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
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- Suitable for outdoor tourism
- 2024-11-24 Fair
- Caution advised
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- Initial Registration Date
- 2012-05-17 02:15
- Last Updated
- 2021-05-28 02:37
- Inquiry
- +82-62-607-2333
- Homepage
- www.namgu.gwangju.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Address
- [61642] 77, Jejung-ro, Nam-gu, Gwangju
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- Directions
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[Subway]
Culture Complex Station (Gwangju Subway Line 1), Exit 3.
Go straight 500m towards Seonam University Hospital.
Cross the bridge, turn left, and go straight 250 m towards Sajik Park.
After passing Yangnim Police Station, you will see a sign for the Honam Theological University on the right.
[Bus]
From Gwangju U-Square Bus Terminal, take Bus Cheomdan 09 and get off at Chonnam National University Hospital Bus Stop.
Walk approx. 1.2km towards Sajik Park.
A nearby travel spot
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