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Daejeon National Cemetery is a memorial park that honors the noble sacrifices of patriotic martyrs and war heroes, and a historical site where you can meet major figures from the modern and contemporary history of the R…
Daejeon National Cemetery is a memorial park that honors the noble sacrifices of patriotic martyrs and war heroes, and a historical site where you can meet major figures from the modern and contemporary history of the Republic of Korea. Completed in 1985, it features beautiful landscaping and is located in an auspicious site with Gyeryongsan Mountain serving as its Taejosan Mountain. The 8.
2km rainbow-colored Bohun Dulle-gil is a walking trail selected by Daejeon Metropolitan City, making it a great place to reflect on the meaning of national defense and veterans' affairs while taking a walk. As you walk along the trail, you can also find the Hogukcheoldo Memorial Hall, where the Mika 129 steam locomotive that was active during the Korean War is exhibited. Many citizens come to pay their respects to those who contributed to the nation, including former President Choi Kyu-hah, independence activist General Hong Beom-do, and Berlin Olympics marathon gold medalist Sohn Kee-chung, as well as the fallen soldiers of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong and the Cheonan sinking who are interred here.
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