United Nations War Memorial Cemetery in Korea
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N 35° 07.684 E 129° 05.816
52S E 508832 N 3887248
This site was created to honor the fallen heroes from 16 countries. This is the only U.N. Cemetery in the world.
Waymark Code: WMNFHP
Location: Busan, South Korea
Date Posted: 03/06/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NW_history_buff
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The United Nations Cemetery honors U.N. soldiers from 16 countries that died during the Korean War. The sites and memorials that adorn the cemetery are: Memorabilia Hall
Memorial Service hall
Two Turkish Monuments
Greek Monuments
Australian Monument
British Common Wealth Monument and two ponds

The main gate was dedicated by the citizens of Busan in 1966.
List if there are any visiting hours:
October to April 09:00-1700 May to September 09:00-1800


Entrance fees (if it applies):
none


Type of memorial: Garden

Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

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