Monument for the Participation of New Zealand in the Korean War

• Name : Monument for the Participation of New Zealand in the Korean War
• Location : 691-1 Mokdong-ri, Bukmyeon, Gapyeong-gun
• Date of Erection : September 23, 1988
• Construction Supervisor : Gapyeong County
• Commemoration Date : Last week of April of each year
• Memorial Monument Overview
  • Land Area : 1,653㎡
  • Monument Specs : Stylobate 0.9m, Height 2m
  • Inscription : This is to memorize all the brave New Zealander soldiers who participated in the Korean War to keep the sublime principles in the United Nations Charter.

Purpose of Installation

This was established by Gapyeong County to remember the fierce battles of New Zealand soldiers here during the Korean War and their achievements and sacrifices.

Information

The Monument for the Participation of New Zealand in the Korean War is located on the Seonghwangdang hill at the entrance to Bukbaesan (Mt.). It faces the Australian monument and it was made of natural stones and stands 4.6m high on top of a 0.82m stylobate. It was erected by the UN Korean War Allied Forces Association and Gapyeong County on April 24, 1963 to remember the participation of the New Zealand Army and it was reconstructed on September 23, 1988 by Gapyeong County . A brass plate has inscriptions on it on one of the large stones. 31 New Zealand soldiers died and 78 were injured during the Korean War, which is the second highest casualty rate since World War 1.

Traffic Information

Public Transportation

• Train : Board Chuncheon, Gangwon-do bound (Gyeongchun-line) train at Cheongnyangni and get off at Gapyeong Station Board Cheongnyangni-bound (Gyeongchun line) train at Chuncheon Station in Gangwon-do and get off at Gapyeong Station Take Bukmyeon-bound bus at Gapyeong Terminal
• Bus : Board Chuncheon, Gangwon-do bound bus at Sangbong Terminal or Dongseoul Terminal and get off at Gapyeong Terminal Board Sangbong or Dongseoul-bound bus at Chuncheon Terminal and get off at Gapyeong Terminal Take Bukmyeon-bound bus at Gapyeong Terminal
• Driving : Take Route 46 from Seoul to Chuncheon, Gangwon-do, pass Gapyeongeub and head north -> Memorial Monument Take Route 46 from Chuncheon, Gangwon-do to Seoul, pass Gapyeongeub and head north -> Memorial Monument