Experts' Choice Award UN Memorial Cemetery
What the experts agree on
Moving memorial to the Korean War with a poignant photo exhibit and volunteer storytellers. A sobering, accessible reminder of the peninsula's turbulent history, just 15 minutes from the station.
“A visit here serves as a reminder of Korea's recent past and the continuing state of political affairs on the Korean peninsula.”
– Fodor's
Lonely Planet "There’s a moving photo exhibit, along with knowledgeable volunteers who share stories about the people in the images. The cemetery is a 15-minute walk from the station." Full review
National Geographic "The only site of its kind in the world, the cemetery honours the UN soldiers and aid workers from 21 countries who were killed in action during the Korean War. Originally holding 11,000..."
