Line 1Gwangju · Uncheon

Uncheon

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Where Remembrance Meets Everyday Life at May 18 Memorial Park

From Uncheon Station, plan a local bus, taxi, or a substantial 20–30-minute walk to May 18 Memorial Park. Begin with official interpretation, then distinguish memorial sculpture, cultural facilities, and everyday civic paths. On ceremony days, event control and the movement of bereaved families and participants take priority over a visitor’s route or camera.

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Start: Uncheon
Time needed: 3–5 hours
Transit: Line 1

START & TRANSPORT

Your first leg and official transport information

Gwangju Metro Cyber Station

Suggested exit & walk

UncheonAbout 30 min to Memorial centerThe suggested exit may not be the lift exit. With luggage or mobility needs, prioritise the accessible route.

Operator service & station information

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Fit the route to your time

Full route · 5 stops

Last check before you go

The day before

Check closures, bookings and weather. With large bags, arrange storage and a collection time before setting out.

Before setting out

Recheck last trains, transfers, works and lift availability.

Lift & step-free route

Check the origin, interchange and destination separately. Maintenance can change the route, so ask station staff for day-of help.

First & last train

Times vary by line, direction, weekday, weekend and holiday. For a late trip, verify the last possible interchange too.

Open official informationGwangju City · May 18 Memorial Culture Center May 18 International Research Institute · Directions Official Gwangju Tourism · May 18 Memorial Park (English) May 18 Democratic Uprising Archives · English resources

The map links named places only. Add your chosen restaurant, performance or rest stop separately. Recheck last trains, works and facility outages with the official operator.

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