Korean War memorial opens to public
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Korean War memorial opens to public

May 12, 2026
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A memorial space commemorating the sacrifices made by allied nations and veterans who supported South Korea during the Korean War opened to the public at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on Tuesday. The Garden of Gratitude features a sculpture installation and an underground exhibition hall. An opening ceremony Tuesday unveiled 23 ground-level stone sculptures representing South Korea and the 22 nations that supported the country under the United Nations flag during the 1950-53 war.

Korean War memorial opens to public
The korea Herald News
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