April 19th National Cemetery
The April 19th National Cemetery is a cemetery and memorial dedicated to the 224 lives lost during the April 19 Revolution protests. During these protests, which took place between April 11 and April 26, 1960, hundreds of citizens, mostly students, were killed or injured by the authoritarian government ruled by President Syngman Rhee. Rhee was a dictator who used his power for corruption and to rig elections.
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Seoul National Cemetery
Seoul National Cemetery, located on the Hangang River in Dongjak-dong, is the final resting place of thousands of fallen Korean patriots. Also known as the Nation's Sanctuary, over 175,000 veterans, soldiers, students, policemen, army reservists, and independence fighters who fought for their freedom against Imperial Japan are buried within these hallowed grounds.
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Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery
Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is an international cemetery designated by King Gojong that holds the tombs and graves of many foreign missionaries. The cemetery is also known as Hapjeong-dong International Cemetery. The need for a foreign cemetery in Seoul was apparent in July, 1890 after the death of John Heron, a Presbyterian minister.
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Last Updated on Feb 29, 2024