WW II Veterans – Heroes; Vietnam Veterans – Maligned; Korea War Veterans – Forgotten – Busan, South Korea

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Tour Day 123, Cruise Day 25 – “The UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Museum & Gukje Market” Shore Excursion – Busan (Pusan), South Korea – Korea's UN Memorial Cemetery honors fallen United Nations soldiers killed in battle during the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. This serene park spreads across a grassy plain, with memorial sites including the Memorial Service Hall, Memorabilia Hall, two Turkish monuments, the Greek Monument, Australian Monument, British Commonwealth Monument and two ponds.

At the Busan Museum, discover seven regular exhibition rooms spread over three floors, as well as the Kiln Exhibition Hall and the Outdoor Exhibition Hall. The museum's role is to showcase traditional culture through a wealth of excavated relics and meticulous research. Artifacts housed here range from the Prehistoric Age to the modern period. Pagodas, Buddhist statues and monuments are among the 6,000 items from Busan and the Gyeongnam area, revealing Busan's important historical and cultural heritage.

The Gukje Market is one of Korea's largest markets; each alleyway is crowded with stalls, and it connects to the Bupyeong Market, Kkangtong Market, and other smaller markets. Browse among the stalls -- whatever you're looking for, it's here somewhere.

Notes:

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for those with mobility limitations. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Tour does not operate on Tuesdays or holidays.

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“The UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Museum & Gukje Market” Shore Excursion – Busan (Pusan), South Korea
No Photo of Uncle Larry – He Had a Tour Bus to Catch

“The UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Museum & Gukje Market” Shore Excursion – Busan (Pusan), South Korea
A “Tug” Boat “Pushing” a Container Ship into Place

“The UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Museum & Gukje Market” Shore Excursion – Busan (Pusan), South Korea
Note the Country Name Above Each Column

“The UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Museum & Gukje Market” Shore Excursion – Busan (Pusan), South Korea
The First UN Flag Used by the UN Command

“The UN Memorial Cemetery, Busan Museum & Gukje Market” Shore Excursion – Busan (Pusan), South Korea
Many Who Survived the War Chose to Be Buries Here