UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea (재한유엔기념공원)
UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway.
Introduction Information
- Experience Guide
- Not available
- Opening Hours
- October-April 09:00-17:00 / May-September 09:00-18:00
- Holiday
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Inquiries
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• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-51-625-0625
- Available Facilities
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Memorial service hall, Memorabilia hall, Wall of remembrance, UN forces monument, Unknown soldier's pathway
- Restrooms
- Available
- Admission Fees
- Free
- Interpretation Services Offered
- Available (On-site English interpreter available, English brochures and promotional videos available)
Busan Nam-gu Weather Rating
- 2024-11-13 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-11-14 Fair
- Caution advised
- 2024-11-15 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-11-16 Fair
- Caution advised
- 2024-11-17 Fair
- Caution advised
- 2024-11-18 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- 2024-11-19 Poor
- Not recommended for outdoor activities
- Initial Registration Date
- 2003-10-27 23:19
- Last Updated
- 2024-03-06 10:03
- Inquiry
- +82-51-625-0625
- Homepage
- www.unmck.or.kr
- Address
- [48529] 93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan
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