Historical Walking Tour of Yongsan Garrison

By Julie KelemenNovember 20, 2018

Stone Blocks near Building S1053
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Stone Guardians
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commemorate the Assistant Fire Chief, Yi, Chae-Kon, who perished while fighting a fire at Nam-dae-mun Market (남대문 시장) in 15 September 1977; Stone... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Yongsan Garrison contains 174 indigenous buildings, 8 Japanese engineered structures,

and 17 stone figures. The Yongsan Garrison was originally established as headquarters

for stationing Japanese troops years before the annexation treaty with Japan signed in

1910.

Current DOD ID card holders can take a walking tour of the historical and cultural sites at Yongsan using this guide.

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Historical Walking Tour of Yongsan Garrison Guide [PDF]