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Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin
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·172 Sejong-daero, Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South KoreaCategory
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172 Sejong-daero, Sejongno, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
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The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin stands 17 meters tall in Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, erected in 1968. Sculpted by Kim Se-jung, it honors the legendary naval commander who defended Korea during the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598.
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- Directly visible from Gwanghwamun Station Exit 2 (Line 5).
- The underground exhibition halls are free to visit.
- Walk to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sejong Center nearby.
- Illuminated at night — great for evening walks.
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