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Heading to national cemetery for a picnic? Maybe leave the mat at home
April 28, 2026
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Every April, beneath the peak bloom of cherry blossoms, Seoul National Cemetery, the resting place of the country's fallen heroes and martyrs, takes on an unexpected festive air. Families and couples stroll along tree-lined paths around the cemetery's pond to take in the blossoms, stopping for photos beneath the trees, while others lay out picnic mats on open grassy areas to relax in the spring breeze or enjoy snacks.
But the sight of picnic mats in the national memorial space has become a growi
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