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172 Sejong-daero, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Gwanghwamun Square is a major public plaza on Sejong-daero in central Seoul, featuring statues of King Sejong the Great and Admiral Yi Sun-sin. Renovated in 2022, the square includes an underground exhibition space, fountains, and green areas, serving as both a historic landmark and a cultural gathering place.
- Visit at night for beautiful illumination of the statues and Gyeongbokgung Gate.
- The underground Sejong Story exhibition is free and worth seeing.
- Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bukchon are within walking distance.
- Take Line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station, Exit 2.
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