Cemetery Tour Program
Eligible Participants
- Kindergarteners
- Elementary Eligible
- Middle & High School Students (Youth) Eligible
- General Public Eligible
- Military Personnel Eligible
- Public Officials Eligible
General Gravesite Interpretation
Seoul National Cemetery operates a program consisting of tributes, gravesite tours, and exhibition hall visits to honor meritorious individuals buried at the cemetery and to foster patriotism among student and general visitors.
Visitors are requested to wear respectful attire and maintain a solemn atmosphere when visiting the cemetery.
Program Operation
| Operating Period / Time | January to December, Monday to Friday (No operation on Saturdays and public holidays) / 09:30–11:30, 13:30–16:30 |
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| Eligibility | Elementary, middle, and high school and university students, public officials, general groups (15 or more participants) |
| How to Participate | Reserve by phone for the tribute and guided tour. A designated professional guide will later provide details on the schedule and tour course.(Schedule adjustments can be coordinated with the visiting institution if necessary)
Changing or canceling the reservation must be done through an official document or an email request from the organization
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| Reservation Inquiries | 02-811-6331
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Detailed Tour Course
| Standard Course |
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| Gravesite Tour Course (By Distance) |
Tour courses (see list below) and duration are subject to adjustment in consultation with the visiting group upon reservation
Guided tours are available during the following operating hours: 09:30–11:30 (AM) / 13:30–16:30 (PM) Short Distance (Approx. 30 minutes per site)
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Bus Tour of Seoul National Cemetery
This is a guided program where participants travel by bus and get off at major sites within the cemetery to receive commentary.
Operation Details
| Target Audience / Group Size | Individuals and groups (5 or more) – Up to 20 participants per session
Please note: The tour may be canceled if fewer than 3 participants register. |
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| Operation Schedule | March to November, every Wednesday at 13:30
The bus departs promptly at 13:30, so please board on time. |
| How to Participate | Online reservation: Seoul National Cemetery website > Application Section > Reservation > Bus Tour of the Cemetery Meeting Point: In front of the red mailbox to the left of the main gate information center by 13:30 Walk-ins may participate on the day if seats are available, but priority is given to online reservations. |
| Tour Route | Tribute at the Memorial Tower Graves of Independence Patriots In-transit Commentary: Memorial Hall of Honor – Presidential GravesGeneral Section 1 In-transit Commentary: Memorial Monuments Patriotic Brothers’ and Father–Son Graves Drop-off at the Artifact and Patriotic Exhibition Halls for free viewing The route and schedule may change due to cemetery events, inclement weather, or traffic conditions. |
| Duration | Approximately 90 minutes |
Seoul National Cemetery Walking Tour with Commentary
This is a walking tour program where participants visit major gravesites of Seoul National Cemetery and receive a guided commentary.
Operation Details
| Target Audience / Group Size | Individuals, families, and small groups (fewer than 15 participants) |
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| Schedule | 4~April–June, September–November / Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 14:00
The program will be canceled in case of rain on the day of the tour. Excluded Dates : Memorial Day, days surrounding Chuseok, and 2nd or 3rd Saturday of May |
| How to Participate | Online reservation via Seoul National Cemetery website > Application Section > Reservation > Walking Tour with Commentary Meeting Point: In front of the red mailbox to the left of the cemetery's main gate information office by 14:00 |
| Tour Route |
Tribute at the Memorial Tower Tour of the Enshrinement Hall (20 minutes) Tour of Independence Patriots’ Gravesites (40 minutes) Exhibition Hall Viewing (30 minutes) Total Duration: Approximately 90 minutes |
| Inquiries | ☎ +82-2-811-6331 (Weekdays) ☎ +82-2-811-6344 / 6346 (Weekends) |
Annual Event Schedule of Seoul National Cemetery
The schedule below is subject to change depending on the institutional circumstances. Accurate dates for each event will be announced separately through the official notices.
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April
Seoul National Cemetery Music Concert
Honor Guard Changing Ceremony and Demonstration (Apr.–Jun.)
Ministry of National Defense Special Military Band and Honor Guard Event - May Writing and Drawing Contest
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June
Memorial Day Ceremony
Ministry of National Defense Special Military Band and Honor Guard Event - August Liberation Day Commemorative Event
- September Honor Guard Changing Ceremony and Demonstration (Sept.–Oct., Tue./Thu. 11:00–11:20 AM)
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October
Seoul National Cemetery Music Concert
“Open Cemetery” Fall Patriotic Event
Ministry of National Defense Special Military Band and Honor Guard Event
Seoul National Cemetery Honor Guard Changing Ceremony & Demonstration
| Date / Location | April–June, September–October / In front of the Memorial Gate |
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| Participants | Total of 24 Honor Guard Members |
| Program Details | Changing of the Guard Ceremony and Movement Demonstration by the Tri-Service Honor Guard |
Ministry of National Defense Special Military Band & Honor Guard Performance
| Date / Location | Between April–June and October–November / In front of the Memorial Gate |
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| Participants | Approximately 200 participants (Honor Guard and Military Band) |
| Program Details | Korean Traditional Music March Honor Guard Traditional Martial Arts Demonstration Tri-Service Honor Guard Movement Demonstration and more |
Additional Information
| Admission and Parking | Free |
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| Schedule Changes | Schedules are subject to change during major events (e.g., memorial services) |
| Dining Service | Dining is available on the 2nd floor of the “House of Meeting.” (Meal tickets can be purchased at the 1st-floor kiosk. Open year-round.) |
