Introduction:
The rear area of the Seoul National Cemetery is surrounded by the sacred mountain ridges of the Dong Jak region that connect to Mt. Gongjak and form the foothills of Mt. Gwanak. Towards the front, the cemetery overlooks the meandering Han River. The Seou

 
Information:
Information Introduction The rear area of the Seoul National Cemetery is surrounded by the sacred mountain ridges of the Dong Jak region that connect to Mt
Gongjak and form the foothills of Mt
Gwanak
Towards the front, the cemetery overlooks the meandering Han River
The Seoul National Cemetery is situated on a plot of land measuring approximately 1,430,000㎡
Entombed here are the remains of 165,000 martyrs and soldiers, police men, and reserve forces who sacrificed themselves for their country
Enshrined within the Memorial Tower are memorial tablets of some 104,000 soldiers who died during the Korean War, but whose bodies were never found along with the remains of some 7,000 unknown soldiers whose bodies were found
The remains of more than 54,000 martyred patriots have been buried in the Burial Plots, which are divided into various sections: graves of soldiers, police officers, meritorious citizens, and key figures of the provisional government
Every year on June 6th (Memorial Day) memorial services and events are held at the Seoul National Cemetery to honor these brave patriots
Facilities consist of the Memorial Gate, Memorial Tower, Chungseong Fountain Tower, Holy Ground, Photographic Exhibition House, Educational Movie Theater, and Relics Exhibition House
In 1955, the cemetery was established as the National Military Cemetery and then was elevated to the status of National Cemetery ten years later in 1965
In 1996, the managing institution also underwent a name change from "National Cemetery Management Office" to "National Memorial Board
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Telephone: +82-2-815-0625, +82-2-815-3625 Fax +82-2-815-4758 Tour Course Information * Pilgrimage to gravesite border Memorial monument → Cemetery of patriots & officers of the provisional government → Cemetery of President Lee Seung-man→ Student militia memorial monument

Reservation:
s are accepted online and via tel (+82-2-826-6251) or fax (+82-2-822-3762)
Activity Information * Volunteer work (Mar
-Nov
) / Weeding, setting up vases Volunteer opportunities are open to students, individuals, & profit and non-profit groups

Operating:
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Opening: hours] 06:00-18:00 [Visiting hours] 09:00-17:00 Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Free Available Facilities * Educational Movie Theater: Films that introduce the Seoul National Cemetery and describe the noble acts of its martyrs and patriots * Photographic Exhibition House: More than 600 pictures and artifacts describing the activities of the country's patriot martyrs and compatriots and soldiers killed during battle
Also displays artifiacts and photos on the social development of Korea
* Relics Exhibition House: Approx
1,500 relics of the life and deeds of patriot martyrs and those killed in battle, along with some 100 war trophies and medals Restrooms Available Facilities for the Handicapped Wheelchair rental services, restrooms, reserved parking spaces Parking Fees Free Interpretation Services Offered Not available

 
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