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Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square

Sight4.5 · 13 8624.1 · 752≈ 45 minFree entry

Stretching south from Gyeongbokgung Palace's main gate against a dramatic mountain backdrop, Gwanghwamun Square is the civic and historical heart of Seoul. The pedestrian plaza is dominated by two revered monuments: the grand golden statue of King Sejong the Great, inventor of Hangul, and the towering statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin flanked by dynamic water fountains. Beneath the plaza, an underground exhibition brings their legacies to life.

Highlights

Majestic golden statue of King Sejong the Great and subterranean Hangul museum
Towering monument to Admiral Yi Sun-sin accompanied by dancing water fountains
Postcard view toward Gwanghwamun Gate framed by the peaks of Bukhansan

Opening hours

Mon	Open 24 hours
Tue	Open 24 hours
Wed	Open 24 hours
Thu	Open 24 hours
Fri	Open 24 hours
Sat	Open 24 hours
Sun	Open 24 hours

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