Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, Seoul

Name: Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery
Address: 46, Yanghwajin-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 04084, South Korea
Telephone: +82 2-332-9174

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Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, Seoul

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Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery, also known as the Hapjeong-dong International Cemetery, is a cemetery overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea. Designated in 1890 as a site for foreign missionaries by King Gojong, the site is currently open to the public from 9:00am to 6:00pm and is located next to Jeoldusan Martyr's Shrine. It is estimated that approximately 30,000 Koreans and 500 foreign nationals visit every year. ()

Local name: 서울외국인묘지공원 Established: 1890 (134 years ago)Elevation: 62 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°32'46"N, 126°54'40"E

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46, Yanghwajin-gil, Mapo-gu마포구 (합정동)Seoul 04084 South Korea

Contact

+82 2-332-9174

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Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Yoido Full Gospel Church, Yanghwa Bridge, Seogang Bridge, Dangsan Railway Bridge.

1.2 miSE
Church
Yoido Full Gospel Church, Seoul
32 min walk • Yoido Full Gospel Church is a Pentecostal church affiliated with the Assemblies of God on Yeouido in Seoul, South Korea. With about 480,000 members, it is the largest Pentecostal Christian congregation in South Korea. Founded by David Yonggi Cho and Choi Ja-shil in 1958, the church is presently led by Young Hoon Lee.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Yanghwa Bridge, Seoul
11 min walk • The Yanghwa Bridge is an eight lane bridge spanning the Han River in Seoul. The bridge connects Mapo-gu on the north side of the river to Yeongdeungpo-gu on the south side of the river.
1 miSE
Bridge
Seogang Bridge, Seoul
25 min walk • Seogang Bridge or Grand Seogang Bridge is a bridge over the Han River in Seoul, South Korea. The bridge links the Mapo and Yeongdeungpo districts. It is supported in the middle as it passes over the island of Bamseom.
0.4 miSW
Bridge
Dangsan Railway Bridge, Seoul
11 min walk • The Dangsan Railway Bridge crosses the Han River in Seoul. It is used exclusively by Seoul Subway Line 2. Immediately on the south side of the bridge is Dangsan Station in Yeongdeungpo-gu, which is on an elevated platform.
~780 ftS
Church, Museum
Jeoldu-san, Seoul
4 min walk • Jeoldu-san is a rocky promontory overlooking the Han River in the district of Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Seongsan Bridge, Seoul
30 min walk • The Seongsan Bridge is the 12th bridge that crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the districts of Mapo District and Yeongdeungpo District. The bridge was completed in 1980.
~1880 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Hapjeong-dong, Seoul
10 min walk • Hapjeong-dong is a dong, neighbourhood of the Mapo-gu district in Seoul, South Korea.
1.1 miS
Library
National Assembly Library, Seoul
28 min walk • National Assembly Library of Korea is a library in Seoul, South Korea. It is located in Yeouido-dong, Yeoungdeungpo-gu. It is the largest Humanities and Social Sciences Library in Korea functioning as both parliamentary and public libraries. The Library manages and preserves the National Assembly records.
1.1 miW
Fountain
World Cup Fountain, Seoul
27 min walk • The World Cup Fountain was a fountain built to commemorate the 2002 FIFA World Cup co-hosted by South Korea and Japan. The World Cup Fountain is located in the Han River in Seoul, South Korea, between the World Cup Stadium and Seonyudo Park.
1.4 miNE
Temple
Seoul Korea Temple, Seoul
36 min walk • The Seoul Korea Temple is the 37th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
0.8 miE
Neighbourhood
Seogang-dong, Seoul
20 min walk • Seogang-dong is a legal dong, neighbourhood of the Mapo-gu district in Seoul, South Korea.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Jeoldu-san, Seoul (4 min walk), Hapjeong-dong, Seoul (10 min walk), Dangsan Railway Bridge, Seoul (11 min walk), Yanghwa Bridge, Seoul (11 min walk).

How to get to Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery:

Bus

Yanghwajin Holy Land Park • Lines: 마포16 (5 min walk)
남경호텔 • Lines: 마포16 (5 min walk)

Metro

합정 • Lines: 2, 6 (7 min walk)
Hapjeong • Lines: 2 (9 min walk)

Train

Sangsu (17 min walk)