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UN Memorial Cemetery (재한유엔기념공원 (UN기념공원)) - Homepage : www.unmck.or.kr - Tel : +82-51-625-0625 UN Memorial Cemetery in Korea stands as the sole UN cemetery globally, established by the UN Command in 1951 to inter fallen soldiers from the Korean War. Initially accommodating around 11,000 individuals, it later saw the repatriation of many, with 2,300 remains laid to rest. Soldiers from 11 nations, including the United States and the United Kingdom, find their final resting place here. The site features Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, Wall of Remembrance, UN Forces Monument, and Unknown Soldier's Pathway. - Address : 93 UN pyeonghwa-ro, Nam-gu, Busan ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Experienceable age : - Experience guide : Not available - Inquiries and Guides • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-51-625-0625 - Open date : - Parking : Available - Rest date : N/A (Open all year round) - Use season : ...

Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation (인천상륙작전기념관) - Homepage : www.landing915.com - Tel : +82-32-832-0915 Memorial Hall for Incheon Landing Operation is a museum commemorating the event where during the early stages of the Korean War (1950-1953), South Korean and UN forces, although initially pushed back by North Korean forces, landed in Incheon on September 15, 1950, under the command of General MacArthur (1880-1964), thereby reversing the tide of the conflict. The memorial hall features exhibitions related to the Korean War and sculptures depicting the Incheon Landing Operation. From the observatory, visitors can enjoy views of the Hwanghae Sea and the city of Incheon. - Address : 138 Cheongnyang-ro, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides +82-32-832-0915 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : Free - Rest date : Mondays, New Year's Day, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) - Use...

The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial (명량대첩해전사 기념전시관) - Homepage : www.haenam.go.kr - Tel : The Battle of Myeongnyang Memorial is located next to the narrow strait called Uldolmok, between Haenam and Jindo. Uldolmok is the site where Admiral Yi Sunsin, under his command, defeated over 300 Japanese warships with only 13 Korean ships during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 (1592-1598). The exhibition hall commemorates the Myeongnyang Battle and displays weapons used during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. Visitors can also observe the turbulent currents of Uldolmok from the skywalk. - Address : 12 Gwangwang leisure-ro, Munnae-myeon, Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do ※ Introduction Information - Ccapacity : - Inquiries and Guides +82-61-532-1330 - Parking : Available - Parking fee : - Rest date : Mondays - Use fee : Adults: 2,000 won / Teenagers: 1,500 won / Children: 1,000 won - Use time : 09:00-18:00 - Scale : - Touring Time : Approx. 2hr - Program Information : Rowing ex...

Mireukdo Island Special Tourist Zone (미륵도 관광특구) - Homepage : www.utour.go.kr - Tel : +82-55-648-9133 Mireukdo Island is located in Tongyeong, a city that holds great historical significance for being the home of the Tongjeyeong naval station during the Joseon dynasty. The Tongyeong base served as the central command station for the three other naval bases in the Gyeongsang, Jeolla and Chungcheong regions. Not only is Mireukdo Island designated as a Special Tourist Zone, it is also a part of the Hallyeohaesang National Park and serves as the center of tourism in the South Coast. The Mireukdo Special Tourist Zone, with the Donam Tourist Complex as its core, is well-equipped with a variety of leisure facilities, tourist accommodations and restaurants. This district caters to visitors with yacht services and a variety of water sports such as windsurfing, kayaking and water skiing. Exceptionally popular is the ferry cruise that takes visitors to Hansando Island, which is located just off ...