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Audio guide May 18 National Cemetery of Martyrs in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through May 18 National Cemetery of Martyrs telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside May 18 National Cemetery of Martyrs:
- 1May 18 Memorial Monument
The Memorial Monument (5·18 기념탑) is the centrepiece of the 5·18 National Cemetery in Gwangju.
- 2Memorial Hall
The Commemorative Hall (기념관) sits within the 5·18 National Cemetery and offers an interactive space dedicated to the May 18 Democratic Uprising of 1980.
- 3Portrait Assembly Tower
The Portrait Tower (유영봉안소) is a dedicated structure within the cemetery that houses portraits of the deceased buried on the grounds.
- 4Democracy Hill
The Hill of Democracy sits within the 5·18 National Cemetery in Gwangju, planted with trees known as the 'Trees of Democracy' or 'Trees of Democratisation'.
- 5Seungmoru (숭모루)
Seungmoru is a two-storey building within the 5·18 National Cemetery in Gwangju, serving as an exhibition and audiovisual screening space dedicated to the May 18 Democratic Uprising of 1980.
- 6Gate of Democracy
The Gate of Democracy (민주의 문) is the main entrance to the 5·18 National Cemetery in Gwangju, designed in traditional Korean architectural style.
- 7Gate of History
The Gate of History (역사의 문) stands at the entrance to the 5·18 National Cemetery in Gwangju, serving as a visual documentation centre.
- 8Gate of Remembrance of the Dead
The Gate of Remembrance for the Deceased stands as one of the monumental entrances defining the ceremonial path through the 5·18 National Cemetery.
- 9Mangweol-dong Old Cemetery
The Old Cemetery (구묘역) in Mangweol-dong was the original burial site for those who died in the May 18 Uprising of 1980, before their remains were relocated to the new national cemetery in 1997.
- 10New Cemetery
The New Cemetery (신묘역) forms part of the May 18 National Cemetery and houses the remains of prominent figures associated with Gwangju's democratic movement.
- 11Seven Scenes of History – Relief Series
"Seven Scenes From History" is a series of relief sculptures located within the grounds of Gwangju's May 18 Democratic Uprising National Cemetery.
- 12Bronze Statue of Armed Resistance
The Bronze Statue of Armed Resistance stands within Gwangju's 5·18 National Cemetery of Democracy.
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Practical information
- 1.May 18 Memorial Monument
- 2.Memorial Hall
- 3.Portrait Assembly Tower
- 4.Democracy Hill
- 5.Seungmoru (숭모루)
- 6.Gate of Democracy
- 7.Gate of History
- 8.Gate of Remembrance of the Dead
- 9.Mangweol-dong Old Cemetery
- 10.New Cemetery
- 11.Seven Scenes of History – Relief Series
- 12.Bronze Statue of Armed Resistance
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