Program Content(Required) Tribute at the Memorial Tower and tour of the Enshrinement Hall (20 minutes)
(Optional) Additional tour segments may be arranged after reviewing the detailed program and confirming by phone
DurationApproximately 30 minutes to 2 hours (adjustable according to group needs)
How to ApplyApply by phone ☎ +82-2-811-6331 Official Document Submission : Memorial Affairs Division, Seoul National Cemetery
Frequently Asked Questions
Free admission and parking
Dining facilities available within the cemetery
Dining reservation ☎ +82-2-817-7509
Guard-changing and honor guard ceremonies available
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 13:20–13:40 / In front of the Memorial Gate
EligibilityRepublic of Korea Armed Forces personnel on leave
Location / Tour CourseTour Route : Memorial Gate → Memorial Tower (Enshrinement Hall) → Independence Patriots’ Graves (Chungnyeoldae) → Student Volunteer Soldiers’ Tower → Artifact Exhibition Hall (1st–2nd floors) → Patriotic Memorial Exhibition Hall (1st–2nd floors) The tour order may be freely adjusted (We recommend visiting the exhibition halls last)Exhibition halls are closed on Saturdays and public holidays from December to February
How to ApplyApply using the QR code located in the Patriotic Memorial Exhibition Hall or Artifact Exhibition Hall.
After completing the tour, show a verification photo to receive a commemorative stamp. Stamp Verification Locations : Patriotic Memorial Hall or Artifact Exhibition Hall (Mar.–Nov.), General Civil Service Office (Dec.–Feb. / Saturdays and holidays)Operating Hours : 09:30 to 17:30 (Tour applications must be submitted no later than 16:30)
No stamp certification available during lunch break (12:00–13:00)
How to Apply+82-2-811-6331, 6344, 6346
Additional NotesAt least 1 hour of touring is required
The verification photo must clearly show the participant's face
A leave certificate must be presented (a confirmation will be issued if not available)
Target Participants / Group SizeIndividuals, families, and small groups fewer than 15 people – open to all
LocationMemorial Tower (Enshrinement Hall), Gravesites, Exhibition Hall
Program ContentTribute at the Memorial Tower
Tour of the Enshrinement Hall (20 minutes)
Visit to the Independence Patriots’ Gravesites (40 minutes)
Viewing of the Patriotic Memorial Exhibition Hall (30 minutes)
Duration 1 hour and 30 minutes
How to ApplyAssemble at 14:00 in front of the red mailbox to the left of the Civil Service Office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (Apr.–Jun., Sept.–Nov.)
Online reservation via the Seoul National Cemetery website → Application section Excluded Dates : Unavailable on Memorial Day, around Chuseok, and second Saturday of May; canceled in case of rain
