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Seoul Dedicates Garden Of Gratitude Memorial At Gwanghwamun Square
A general view of the ''Garden of Gratitude'' during its dedication ceremony at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12, 2026. The memorial features 23 stone pillars standing 6.25 meters tall, representing South Korea and the 22 nations that participated in the Korean War. The site includes an underground media space called ''Freedom Hall,'' which traces the nation's journey from a recipient of international aid to a donor country. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)