Daejeon National Cemetery 2026: Parking & Transit Guide

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The Ultimate Guide to Daejeon National Cemetery

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If you're planning to visit

Daejeon National Cemetery on Memorial Day,

the first thing you absolutely need to check is

parking and transportation.

On Memorial Day itself,

visitors will flock all at once,

so driving directly in as usual

might be difficult.

Especially if you're visiting with children

or accompanying seniors,

shuttle buses,

public transport,

and even information on using the rear gate

it's best to check in advance.

For Memorial Day 2026,

before you visit Daejeon National Cemetery,

here's everything you need to know about

transportation, parking, shuttle buses, and internal circulation buses!

Chapter

1. Daejeon National Cemetery: Quick Overview

2. Is it Okay to Drive on Memorial Day Itself?

3. Where to Catch the Shuttle Buses?

4. How to Use the World Cup Stadium Parking Shuttle Bus

5. Which Subway Station Should You Get Off At?

6. How to Use City Buses?

7. How to Get Around Inside the Cemetery?

8. Checking Rear Gate Use for Departure

9. Important Notes for Your Visit

1. Daejeon National Cemetery: Quick Overview

Address	251 Hyeonchungwon-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon (Gap-dong San 23-1)
Opening Hours	Summer Season (March-October) 06:00-18:00 Winter Season (November-February) 07:00-18:00
🅿 Parking	Free parking available
💵 Admission Fee	Free
Restrooms	Available (Men's/Women's)
Pet Policy	No pets allowed
Outside Food	Permitted
Recommended Stay	Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Inquiries	042)718-7114
✔️ Key Highlights: A patriotic space perfect for visiting the Memorial Tower, Patriotic Future Hall, National Defense Equipment Exhibition Hall, Four Seasons Garden, and Chungnonji Pond. ✔️ Recommended for: Family outings / History education for children / Memorial Day tributes / Quiet walks with parents.

2. Is it Okay to Drive on Memorial Day Itself?

While Daejeon National Cemetery is vast,

it also has an ENORMOUS number of parking spaces scattered throughout.

However,

on Memorial Day itself, parking at Daejeon National Cemetery can be....

extremely chaotic.

Specifically,

on the morning of Memorial Day,

with a high concentration of memorial ceremony attendees and visitors,

traffic congestion can be severe.

If you're a general visitor, it's highly recommended to

visit after 3 PM on the day

or utilize the periods before and after Memorial Day.

Instead of driving,

using public transport and dedicated shuttle buses

is your best bet.

3. Where to Catch the Shuttle Buses?

If you're traveling by KTX, train, or bus

On Memorial Day,

dedicated shuttle buses will operate for visitors.

Departure Point	Departure Times	Intervals
Daejeon Station → In front of National Daejeon National Cemetery's Patriotic Fountain Tower	7:30 ~ 9:20	5-10 min
Seodaejeon Station → In front of National Daejeon National Cemetery's Patriotic Fountain Tower	8:00 ~ 9:00	30 min
Daejeon Complex Terminal → In front of National Daejeon National Cemetery's Patriotic Fountain Tower	8:00 ~ 9:00	20 min

Route	Departure Times
National Daejeon National Cemetery Patriotic Fountain Tower (towards Patriotic Future Hall) → Daejeon Station	12 PM - 1 PM
National Daejeon National Cemetery Patriotic Fountain Tower (towards Patriotic Future Hall) → Seodaejeon Station
National Daejeon National Cemetery Patriotic Fountain Tower (towards Patriotic Future Hall) → Daejeon Complex Terminal

You can use the dedicated shuttle buses to Daejeon National Cemetery from Daejeon Station, Seodaejeon Station, and Daejeon Complex Terminal.

If you're arriving in Daejeon by train or intercity bus,

checking the shuttle bus schedule in advance will make your journey

to the cemetery much smoother.

4. How to Use the World Cup Stadium Parking Shuttle Bus

If you're driving

Temporary Parking Lots

Daejeon World Cup Stadium

Noeun-dong Agricultural & Fisheries Market

If you're driving,

you can utilize the World Cup Stadium parking lot.

Circulation Bus
Route World Cup Stadium Exit 3 → Daejeon National Cemetery Main Gate → World Cup Stadium Station Exit 7
Operating Hours	7:00 AM ~ 2:00 PM
Frequency	Within 5 minutes

Bringing your car directly into the National Cemetery

can be quite a challenge due to congestion.

We recommend parking at the World Cup Stadium

and taking the shuttle bus.

5. Which subway station should I get off at?

If you're using the Daejeon Subway,

you'll need to check which station to use based on the time of day.

Before 2:00 PM: World Cup Stadium Station → Shuttle Bus

After 2:00 PM: National Cemetery Station → Bohun Mosimi (Internal Circulation Bus)

Between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM,

you can take the shuttle bus from Exit 3 of World Cup Stadium Station.

After 2:00 PM,

you can use the Bohun Mosimi from Exit 2 of National Cemetery Station.

*If you visit before 2:00 PM, there are no connecting city buses when getting off at National Cemetery Subway Station. The Bohun Mosimi only operates within the National Cemetery grounds.

However, the Bohun Mosimi

only operates within the National Cemetery,

so it shouldn't be thought of as external transportation.

6. How can I use the city bus?

Daejeon City Bus

Take Bus No. 102 / 107 / 48

Jangdae Samgeori → World Cup Negeori → Deokmyeong Negeori → Hanbat University or National Cemetery Entrance

(Temporary Bus Stop)Jangdae Samgeori, World Cup Stadium (Gate 8)

On Memorial Day itself,

the bus routes will be altered.

7. How do I get around inside the National Cemetery?

Within the National Cemetery,

the Bohun Mosimi (internal circulation bus) operates.

Bohun Mosimi (in front of the Information Center at the National Cemetery entrance)
Operating Hours	7:00 AM ~ 5:00 PM
Route	1. Information Center, Convenience Store → 2. Management Office → 3. Police Officer Burial Plot, Hyeonchungji Pond → 4. Chunghondang Memorial Hall → 5. Police Officer Burial Plot, Soldier Plot No. 6 → 6. Officer Plot No. 2 → 7. Patriot Plot No. 3 → 8. Officer/Soldier Plot No. 3 → 9. Cheonan Martyrs' Plot (46 Heroes) → 10. General Plot No. 2, Patriot Plot No. 4 → 11. Officer/Soldier Plot No. 7 → 12. Officer/Soldier Plot No. 7 → 13. Officer/Soldier Plot No. 4 → 14. Officer/Soldier Plot No. 4 → 15. Soldier Plot No. 3 → 16. Soldier Plot No. 2, Hyeonchungmun Gate → 17. Hyeonchungmun Gate → 18. Fallen Public Servants' Plot → 19. Soldier Plot No. 1 → 20. Opposite the Information Center → 21. National Cemetery Station
Memorial Day Route Changes	Plots No. 2, 3, 4, 7, Police Officer Burial Plot * Plot No. 1 is accessible by foot due to traffic congestion (not in service).

On Memorial Day itself,

it operates frequently

from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The National Cemetery is much larger than you might expect,

so if you're visiting with children or seniors,

be sure to check the internal circulation bus locations.

8. Consider using the rear gate when leaving.

If you're visiting by car,

we recommend using the National Cemetery's rear gate when heading home.

Especially,

for those visiting Officer/Soldier Plots No. 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7,

exiting through the rear gate will be more convenient.

*Rear Gate (No entry, exit only)

The area around the main gate can get crowded,

so depending on your visiting location and your direction of travel,

using the rear gate

can help you save travel time.

9. Important Precautions for Your Visit

The Daejeon National Cemetery is a sacred resting place for fallen patriots and national heroes.

Bringing pets,

drinking and singing/dancing,

setting up sunshades or tents,

smoking,

and using fire for incense or cooking

are all prohibited.

If you're visiting with children,

it's a good idea to explain beforehand that this is a place to walk quietly and express gratitude.

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If you're visiting Daejeon National Cemetery on Memorial Day 2026,

expect significant parking congestion.

It's highly recommended to prioritize public transport and shuttle buses,

and to check information in advance regarding the World Cup Stadium circulating shuttle,

the Bohun Mosimi service within the National Cemetery,

and guidance on using the rear gate when you depart.

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