Statue of King Sejong, Bronze monument in Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, South Korea
The bronze statue, rising 6.5 meters high, depicts King Sejong seated with a book, representing his intellectual leadership of the Joseon period.
The monument, inaugurated in October 2009, commemorates the fourth king of Joseon dynasty who created Hangul, the Korean alphabet, in the 15th century.
The pedestal features reliefs illustrating scientific inventions from King Sejong's reign, including a celestial globe, rain gauge, and traditional sundial.
The statue stands 250 meters from Admiral Yi Sun-sin monument and includes an underground exhibition hall named Sejong's Story with educational displays.
The golden-finished monument weighs 20 tons and incorporates Hangul characters on its sides, highlighting the king's contribution to Korean literacy.
Location: Seoul
Inception: 2009
GPS coordinates: 37.57282,126.97688
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:04
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