May 18th National Cemetery
5·18 기념공원 · Jeonnam · Neighbourhoods & streets
May 18th National Cemetery is a park established to commemorate the democratization movement that took place in Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City in May 18th, 1980. The park features facilities such as the May 18th Memorial Culture Center, Daedong Plaza, Gwangju Student Movement Memorial Tower, memorial spaces, and the Oweol Pavilion. It serves as a meaningful space for reflecting on the history of Korean democracy and honoring the sacrificial spirit of the martyrs who lost their lives during the democratization movement.
| Type | Neighbourhoods & streets |
|---|---|
| Region | Jeonnam |
| Address | 152 Naebang-ro, Seo-gu, Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City |
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