Seoul National Cemetery, National cemetery in Dongjak District, South Korea.
The cemetery grounds contain stone walls, a memorial tower, and symmetrically arranged grave sites spread across multiple sections along the Han River.
The cemetery, established in 1956 by President Syngman Rhee, holds the remains of 175,000 veterans, soldiers, and independence fighters from Korean conflicts.
The Memorial Gate features traditional architecture with tiger statues and designs from Goryeo and Joseon dynasties representing protection for patriots' souls.
Located near Dongjak Station on subway lines 4 and 9, the cemetery opens daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM with business facilities operating between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The Memorial Tower contains tablets for 104,000 soldiers without remains and 7,000 unknown Korean War participants in its Enshrinement Hall.
Location: Dongjak District
Inception: January 16, 1956
Address: 서울특별시 동작구 현충로 210 06984 06984
Phone: +82028139625
Website: https://snmb.mil.kr
GPS coordinates: 37.49900,126.97200
Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:13
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