- First published
- Oct 9, 2026
- Substantive editorial change
- Oct 9, 2026
- Practical facts checked
- Oct 9, 2026
- Translation updated (not a fact check)
- Oct 9, 2026
May 18 Memorial Park
May 18 Memorial Park is a 208,000-square-meter park in Seo-gu, Gwangju, created to preserve the memory and legacy of the May 18 Democratic Uprising. The grounds bring together the memorial culture center, remembrance and sculpture spaces, O-walloo Pavilion, Mugaksa Temple, Dangun Shrine and public green space.
Checked against Gwangju Tourism on October 9, 2026: the outdoor grounds are listed as open 24 hours with no regular closing day. The page also lists an accessible restroom and a wheelchair stair lift at the memorial hall; it does not give indoor-center hours.
Why go
Walk through a memorial landscape that connects Gwangju’s civic history with everyday public space. If you want to enter the memorial culture center, check separately: indoor facilities may keep different hours from the park grounds.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.