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Hyochang Park 효창공원

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Hyochang Park (Korean: 효창공원) is a park in Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1876 as a cemetery for the Joseon royal family, it is now simultaneously a park for leisure and a memorial for the Korean independence movement. In 1989, the park was designated a Historic Site of South Korea. The area went by a number of names in its early history, including "Hyochangmyo", "Hyochangwon", and "Kuyongsan'goji".

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Hyochang Park (효창공원) — verified Korean place / attraction. In Seoul.

Details

• Heritage status: Historic sites of South Korea
• Location: Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
• Established: 1876
• Designated Historic Site: 1989
• Type: Park
• Country: 대한민국
• Former Name: 효창원

Location

37.54539, 126.96036 · View on map →

Source reconciliation

• OpenStreetMap lists the Korean name as 효창공원앞; KoreaAPI uses 효창공원 (chosen by source authority).

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• OpenStreetMap — open geographic database

Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-18 · 4 verified snapshots.

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