May 18th National Cemetery
The May 18th National Cemetery is the burial site and memorial for those killed during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, a solemn, well-maintained national cemetery with rows of graves, a memorial tower, and a museum documenting the events of that May. It's the primary site of remembrance for the uprising and a significant place in modern Korean political history.
Visiting requires a respectful, quiet approach given its function as an active burial ground for victims whose families still visit; pairing it with 5.18 Memorial Park downtown gives a fuller picture of the event and its ongoing commemoration.
May 18th National Cemetery FAQs
Yes, family members of victims still visit graves here, so a respectful, quiet demeanor is appropriate.
A memorial tower, museum, and exhibition hall documenting the 1980 Gwangju Uprising.
Yes, entry is free.
They're separate sites related to the same historical event; the cemetery is the primary burial and memorial site, while the park downtown is a smaller memorial and exhibition space.
About an hour to walk the grounds and see the museum.
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