May 18th Memorial Park
5·18기념공원
A memorial park in the Sangmu New Town district, home to the May 18th Memorial Culture Center and a sculpture group honoring the victims.
The May 18th Memorial Park sits on the former Sangmudae site, which was used as a military training ground and where citizens were detained during the uprising. The park features memorial sculptures, the Chumo Seunghwadae memorial platform and the May 18th Memorial Culture Center. The center's exhibits explain the course of the uprising and the process of democratization. The park's wide lawns are also a place where locals take their daily walks. Entry is free. It's about a 10-minute walk from Unjeon Station on Metro Line 1.
Opening hours
Park open all day; memorial and cultural center approx. 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Gwangju Biennale Hall & Gwangju Museum of Art
- Gwangju National Museum
- Yangnim-dong History & Culture Village and Penguin Village
- Daein Market & Night Market
- Gwangju Art Street
- Asia Culture Center & 5·18 Democracy Square
- 1913 Songjeong Station Market
- May 18th National Cemetery