- First published
- Oct 11, 2026
United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea
The world’s only United Nations memorial cemetery, in Nam-gu, with graves, the Wall of Remembrance, memorial architecture and landscaped grounds connected to Busan’s Korean War and international history.
A 5 November 2018 view of the UN Forces Monument. Not a photograph of the 2026 UN Peace Festival or proof of current conditions.
Bubbahotepblues / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)Sources & further readingOctober switches to the cemetery’s winter-season hours: 09:00–17:00 from October through April. Admission is free and the cemetery is open 365 days, but a respectful visit and sufficient daylight time are more important than squeezing it into a late-evening itinerary.
Why go
It is one of Busan’s most important places for understanding the Korean War beyond museums. The visit is quiet and commemorative: allow time for the graves, memorial hall and remembrance spaces rather than treating it as a photo stop.
Plan the visit
Use the confirmed place facts below, then continue to the broader travel guides for transport, facilities and eating practicalities.