National April 19th Democratic Cemetery국립4·19민주묘지

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Set at the foot of Samgaksan (Bukhansan), the National April 19th Democratic Cemetery is the resting place of 224 people who died in the April 19 Revolution of 1960, standing up against the regime that rigged the March 15 election of 1960. A memorial tower honors them, and an inscription at its center pays tribute to those who gave their lives for justice. The 135,901㎡ grounds are neatly landscaped with pine, juniper, yew and maple trees. A 1,652.9㎡ memorial hall stands on the site, and the hall enshrining the portraits of the fallen, a traditional Korean wooden building, has been expanded to 330.58㎡. The grounds also feature sculptures such as the Symbolic Gate, the Roots of Democracy and the Flame of Justice, along with a pond, paved walking paths and outdoor benches. In May, when the cherry blossoms bloom, Samgaksan (Bukhansan) seen from the park feels both cozy, like a mother's embrace, and spectacular, and the sunset view is magnificent.