Read the writing on the gravestones and get to know the history of the region at Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery. You'll find lots of interesting stories among the monuments here.
Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery is a worthwhile place to begin your day of discovery in Mapo-gu. This burial ground comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only thing to do here. Allow some time for other attractions like Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea to fully experience what the area has to offer.