Daeyeon-dong in Busan has several places whose names evoke peace but whose purposes differ. Peace Park is a civic green space. The UN Memorial Cemetery is a place of remembrance. Nearby museums and memorial halls tell different parts of the story through exhibitions. Distinguishing these places makes both your route and your understanding more meaningful.
From a festival ground back to a neighborhood park
The 28th UN Peace Festival was held around Peace Park from October 23 to 25, 2026. The Nam-gu Cultural Foundation announced public activities and performances under the theme 'Open Memories, Open Future.' The official notice lists an opening performance at 18:30 on October 23, another performance at 19:00 on October 24 and a finale at 17:00 on October 25. All of these dates have passed. They are not activities that can be booked in November.
The park remains a place for a walk beyond festival days. Busan Metropolitan City's official Galmaetgil photo gallery has a record specifically titled '[Galmaetgil 3-1] Busan Peace Park.' It was published in 2023, so the photo page documents the place but does not confirm present-day operating conditions.
Three places, three different purposes
Peace Park is a civic space for walks and occasional community events. The separate UN Memorial Cemetery calls for respectful and quiet behavior. Busan Museum and the UN Peace Memorial Hall have their own entrances, exhibits and operating rules. Do not use the visiting hours of one attraction as the park hours of another.
Planning your visit
The park is listed around 10 Sinseon-ro 447beon-gil, Nam-gu, Busan. Daeyeon Station on Metro Line 2 provides a starting point toward the museum and memorial area; check the latest walking route and buses before traveling. Current park access hours or temporary restrictions could not be confirmed in this check. Check each neighboring museum or memorial separately.
A trip about peace need not revolve around a single festival day. Walking, pausing and visiting the different places of remembrance can be an equally thoughtful way to experience Busan.