Statue of King Sejong at Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, representing Korean heritage and history.Landmarks

Gwanghwamun Square

광화문광장

Jongno, Seoul · 서울

A broad public square between the palace gate and City Hall, holding the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, and pointed straight at Bugaksan behind.

Why it’s worth it

This is where Seoul assembles — for celebrations, protests and everything else. Underneath Sejong’s statue there is a free museum most people walk past.

CategoryLandmarks
AreaJongno
HoursAlways open
statuesaxisprotest

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