Gwanghwamun Square, King Sejong the Great, Admiral Yi Sun-sin

 

 

 

Gwanghwamun

 

 

 

Gwanghwamun Square, which can be called the center of Seoul, is a place that every tourist must visit at least once. Since Gwanghwamun Square is located right in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace, it is good to visit it together with Gyeongbokgung Palace.

 

 

 

 

Statue of King Sejong

 

 

 

How to get Gwanghwamun Square.

 

Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung Station Exit 6

Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7

 

 

Gwanghwamun, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, means that light shines widely. For more information about Gyeongbokgung Palace, see the article below.

 

https://todayshappiness.tistory.com/entry/Kyungbokgung-palace-Seoul-Korea

Kyungbokgung Palace Seoul Korea

 

 

 

 

At Gwanghwamun Square, there are statues of Korea's greatest figures, King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin.

 

 

 

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin

 

 

 

 

King Sejong the Great, a king of the Joseon Dynasty, is widely known to foreigners as the creator of Hangeul. In front of the statue, various instruments invented by King Sejong are also displayed, so it is good to see them together. And in the basement, there is an exhibition to learn about King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, so please visit.

**Hangul is the Korean alphabet.**

 

 

 

 

 

 

Behind the statue, there is a path leading down to the exhibition hall.

 

 

 

 

There is a space in the memorial hall where you can take commemorative photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admiral Yi Sun-sin was a general of the Joseon Dynasty who defended the country against Japan during the Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592. He is a naval general who protects the sea, and is a great man famous for turning the tide of battle even when he was outnumbered by creating a warship called the Turtle Ship(Geobukseon).

 

 

 

 

There are also many useful explanatory notes, such as photos.

 

 

 

I hope you stop by Gwanghwamun Square to take commemorative photos and visit the exhibition hall. :)