Seoul National Cemetery
Seoul National Cemetery is a national or military cemetery in Dongjak District, South Korea. It was established in 1956. Wikidata records 11 notable interments here, including Park Chung-hee, Kim Dae-jung, Syngman Rhee.
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At a glance
| Location | Dongjak District, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37.49900, 126.97200 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Type | National and military |
| Era | Mid 1900s |
| Website | www.snmb.mil.kr |
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Notable interments
11 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Park Chung-hee (1917–1979), politician, army officer
- Kim Dae-jung (1924–2009), politician, journalist
- Syngman Rhee (1875–1965), writer, politician, journalist
- Kim Young-sam (1927–2015), politician
- Chung Il-kwon (1917–1994), military personnel, politician, diplomat
- Lee Beom-seok (1900–1972), military personnel, politician, diplomat
- Yuk Young-soo (1925–1974), politician
- Lee Hui-ho (1922–2019), politician, peace activist
- Chae Myung-shin (1926–2013), diplomat, military officer
- Gwak Sanghun (1896–1980), politician
- Oh Hee-ok (1926–2024), independence activist
Common questions
Where is Seoul National Cemetery?
Seoul National Cemetery is in Dongjak District, South Korea, at coordinates 37.4990, 126.9720.
When was Seoul National Cemetery established?
Seoul National Cemetery was established in 1956, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Seoul National Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 11 notable interments at Seoul National Cemetery, including Park Chung-hee, Kim Dae-jung, Syngman Rhee, Kim Young-sam, Chung Il-kwon.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q488897 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
- OpenStreetMap relation/2074768