Gwanghwamun Plaza, Public square in Jongno District, South Korea.
The square extends along Sejongno street, featuring bronze statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong against the backdrop of Gyeongbokgung Palace.
The area functioned as a 16-lane roadway until 2009, when a renovation project transformed it into a pedestrian-centered space at the cost of 44.5 billion won.
The square displays two major monuments commemorating Korean achievements: Admiral Yi's naval innovations and King Sejong's creation of the Korean alphabet.
Three subway stations connect to the square: Gyeongbokgung Station on Line 3, Gwanghwamun Station on Line 5, and City Hall Station on Lines 1 and 2.
The plaza's inaugural flower carpet contained 224,000 flowers, representing each day from Seoul's designation as capital in 1394 to the square's opening.
Location: Seoul
Location: Jongno District
Inception: 2009
Official opening: August 1, 2009
GPS coordinates: 37.57278,126.97667
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:35
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