Seoul National Cemetery
A national cemetery in Dongjak District, Seoul, where Korean veterans, presidents and patriots are buried. It stands on a green hillside above the Han River and is a place of remembrance for the nation's war dead.
- Where
- Seoul, South Korea
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 37.4990, 126.9720
Get the Seoul National Cemetery stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Seoul National Cemetery. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Seoul volume with your photos and a note.
Near Seoul National Cemetery
Banpo Bridge 2.8 km
A double decked bridge over the Han River in central Seoul. Its upper deck carries the Moonlight Rainbow Fountain, which sprays water from the bridge into the river in coloured light shows after dark.
National Museum of Korea 2.9 km
The flagship museum of Korean history and art, located near Yongsan in Seoul. Founded in 1945, it moved to its present building in 2005 and holds thousands of objects from prehistoric tools to Goryeo celadon and Buddhist sculpture.
63 Building 3.6 km
A gold glass skyscraper on the island of Yeouido, rising 249.6 metres above the Han River in Seoul. It holds an aquarium, an art gallery and an observation deck, and it is one of the best known landmarks on the riverfront.
War Memorial of Korea 4.2 km
A museum and memorial in Yongsan, Seoul, opened in 1994 on the former site of the army headquarters. Its halls and outdoor displays of aircraft and tanks cover Korean military history, with a large section on the Korean War.
Seoul Central Mosque 4.4 km
The main mosque of Korea, opened in 1976 on a hillside in Itaewon, Seoul. It holds lectures in English and Arabic, and it serves as a gathering place for Muslims living in and visiting Korea.
Itaewon 4.9 km
A commercial area within Itaewon-dong in Yongsan District, Seoul. It is known for its nightlife, its restaurants from many countries and its multi-ethnic population, and sits close to the Seoul Central Mosque.
Mapo Bridge 5.0 km
A bridge across the Han River in Seoul, linking Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District. Seoul Subway Line 5 runs beneath its deck, and it is well known for its view of the river and the Yeouido skyline.
Yeouido 5.3 km
A river island on the Han in Seoul, 8.4 square kilometres in size and the city's main finance and broadcasting district. Its riverside park is a favourite spot for picnics, and the National Assembly sits at its western end.
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Questions
Where is Seoul National Cemetery?
Seoul National Cemetery is in Seoul, South Korea. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Banpo Bridge (2.8 km), National Museum of Korea (2.9 km), 63 Building (3.6 km).
How do I get the Seoul National Cemetery stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Seoul National Cemetery and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Seoul volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Seoul National Cemetery before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Seoul volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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