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Democracy Park

Coordinates: 35°06′34.7″N 129°01′41.0″E / 35.109639°N 129.028056°E / 35.109639; 129.028056
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Democracy Park
Hangul
민주공원
Hanja
民主公園
Revised RomanizationMinju Gongwon
McCune–ReischauerMinchu Kongwŏn
Map
TypeHistoric park
LocationBusan, South Korea
Coordinates35°06′34.7″N 129°01′41.0″E / 35.109639°N 129.028056°E / 35.109639; 129.028056
Area20,337 square metres (218,910 sq ft)[1]
OpenedOctober 16, 1999 (1999-10-16)[1]
EtymologyDemocracy of Busan–Masan Democracy Movement
Operated byBusan Democracy Park Construction Foundation[1]
OpenA.M 09:00 – P.M 05:00
StatusOpen all year
Budget 160 hundred million[1]
Public transit accessCity bus stop Central Park & Democracy Park
Websitewww.demopark.or.kr

Democracy Park (Korean민주공원) is a historic park located in Central Park, Jung District, Busan, South Korea. It was established on October 16, 1999 in honor of the protestors who participated in the various democratic movements that led to the democratization of South Korea, including those of the April Revolution, Busan–Masan Democracy Movement, and June Democracy Movement.[1][2]

There is a memorial hall to the democracy movement in the park. There is also an amphitheater and various nature spots.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Objectives and History". Democracy Park. Archived from the original on March 29, 2014. Retrieved March 29, 2014.
  2. ^ a b 김, 선미. "민주 공원(民主公園) - 부산역사문화대전". Encyclopedia of Korean Local Culture. Retrieved August 9, 2024.
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