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Commemorative Rites Hall
The Hall of Commemorative Rites is a principal building within the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, serving as a venue for honouring fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Throughout the year, it hosts a programme of commemorative events and ceremonies dedicated to veterans and the war dead from various nations. What to see here includes the dignified memorial spaces where wreaths are laid and tributes are paid to those who lost their lives during the conflict.
Memorabilia Hall
The Memorabilia Hall is a significant building within the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, dedicated to preserving and displaying artefacts honouring UN soldiers who fell during the Korean War. It forms part of the cemetery's broader memorial complex, alongside the Commemorative Rites Hall. Visitors can see what to see throughout the site, which stands as an important tribute to those who served.
Wall of Remembrance
The Muro del Recuerdo is the cemetery's principal memorial structure, built to preserve the names of all those who fell under the UN flag during the Korean War. Comprising 140 panels of black marble, it bears the sculpted names of approximately 40,896 combatants. What to see when you visit Busan: this solemn monument stands as a lasting tribute to those who served.
Interdenominational Chapel
The Interconfessional Chapel stands as a distinctive feature within the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, designed to accommodate worshippers of various faiths. Its interfaith character reflects the diverse nationalities and spiritual traditions represented among the soldiers buried here. The chapel serves visitors seeking quiet reflection, honouring the multinational composition of those laid to rest at this significant memorial site.
Turkish Monument
The Turkish Monument stands within the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan, one of two memorials honouring Turkish soldiers who fell during the Korean War. It's part of the cemetery's collection of national monuments, each erected by their respective governments to commemorate their own servicemen and women who lost their lives during the conflict.
Greek Monument
The Greek Monument stands within Busan's United Nations Memorial Cemetery, honouring Greek soldiers who fought during the Korean War. As one of the UN flags that flew during the conflict, Greece's contribution to the war effort is commemorated here. The monument sits alongside other national memorials within the cemetery grounds, serving as a tribute to those who fell whilst serving under the UN banner.
Austrian Monument
The Austrian Monument is one of several national memorials within the UN Memorial Cemetery in Busan, honouring Austrian servicemen who fought in the Korean War. Like the other national monuments on the grounds, it was erected by the Austrian government to pay respects to its fallen soldiers. Visit to see this tribute among the cemetery's collection of monuments dedicated to those from different nations who served during the conflict.
British Commonwealth Monument
The British Commonwealth Monument stands within Busan's United Nations Memorial Cemetery, honouring British servicemen and women who died during the Korean War. It is one of several national monuments erected by governments with soldiers buried at the cemetery, each dedicated to remembering their own fallen combatants. This solemn memorial forms an important part of the cemetery's international collection, reflecting the multi-national nature of the conflict and the shared sacrifice across Commonwealth nations.
Main Gate
The Portón Principal is the monumental entrance to the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan. Built and donated by Busan's own citizens as a gesture of gratitude and respect for the UN soldiers who died during the Korean War, it stands as a tribute to their sacrifice. This significant gate marks the beginning of the cemetery, where visitors can pay their respects to fallen servicemen from multiple nations.
- 1.Commemorative Rites Hall
- 2.Memorabilia Hall
- 3.Wall of Remembrance
- 4.Interdenominational Chapel
- 5.Turkish Monument
- 6.Greek Monument
- 7.Austrian Monument
- 8.British Commonwealth Monument
- 9.Main Gate
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