UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea
재한유엔기념공원
The world's only UN cemetery, where more than 2,300 UN soldiers from 11 countries who died in the Korean War are buried.
The UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea is in Daeyeon-dong, Nam-gu, Busan. Established in 1951, it is the world's only cemetery managed by the United Nations. It holds more than 2,300 UN forces soldiers from 11 countries, including the United Kingdom, Turkey, Canada, and Australia, who died in the Korean War. The grounds are divided into national sections and include a memorial hall, the Unknown Soldiers' Path, and monuments from each country. The atmosphere is solemn and well kept, and it is especially beautiful with cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage. A flag-raising and lowering ceremony takes place every morning. Admission is free, but visitors must remain quiet. Getting there: take subway Line 2 to Daeyeon Station, then about 15 minutes on foot. The Busan Museum is next door and can be visited at the same time.
Opening hours
May–Sep 9 am–6 pm; Oct–Apr 9 am–5 pm
Nearby sights
- Igidae Park
- Gwangalli Beach
- Oryukdo Skywalk
- Seomyeon
- National Maritime Museum of Korea
- Busan Cinema Center
- Shinsegae Centum City & Spa Land
- Choryang Ibagu-gil & 168 Stairs