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Where in Korea have you been to? <Gwanghwamun Square>

by 라리리루 2016. 10. 29.

Where in Korea have you been to?

<Gwanghwamun Square>














On August 1st, 2009, the redesigned Gwanghwamun Square opened to the public!


With the inauguration of the square, Sejong-ro, located the center of the 600-year-old historic city of Seoul,

was transformed into a human-centered space that harmonizes with the beautiful scenery of

Gyeogbokgung Palace and Bukaksan Mountain!



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Famous of night view in Seoul as well!


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The Statue of King Sejong the Great has been relocated in the “Korea Main Plaza” where Hangeul, 

the Korean alphabet, is projected on a fountain water screen. 

Between the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts and the Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin is the “Civil Participation Urban Culture Plaza” with a range of attractions and services including accommodation facilities for visitors, exhibition halls, elevators, a meeting plaza, and art galleries.



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“Downtown Plaza,” located near the Statue of  Yi Sun-Shin, symbolizes Sejong-ro. 

The Square has water facilities such as a pond and pop-jet fountains. 

The “Cheonggyecheon Stream Connector” functions as a connecting walking path 

between Cheonggyecheon Stream and Gyeongbokgung Palace. 



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Two statues of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin and Sejong the Great, 

who are great and influential people in Korean history, 

are situated at Gwanghwamun Square where the beatification ceremony will take place. 

Visitors can see “Waterways of History” and “King Sejong Story” exhibitions, 

the latter of which highlights the achievements of King Sejong and history of Hangeul.


Enjoy the Seoul one day trip across the Cheonggye stream, Gwanghwamun Square, and 

Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon Hanok Village!

All in one Trip!


More information?

http://plaza.seoul.go.kr/gwanghwamun



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