Gwanghwamun Plaza

★ 4.7 (2K+ reviews) • 2K+ booked
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Gwanghwamun Plaza Tickets & Tours

[Seohwa Hanbok]Seoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental Experience
Cultural experiences • Seoul

[Seohwa Hanbok]Seoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Rental Experience

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English guided
7+ hrs
4.5 / 5
(1.1K) • 20K+ booked
₱ 1,109
Seoul Gyeongbokgung & N Seoul Tower Full-Day Guided Tour
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Seoul Gyeongbokgung & N Seoul Tower Full-Day Guided Tour

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4.8 / 5
(755) • 9K+ booked
₱ 4,140
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Gwanghwamun: Essential History Walking Tour for Visitors
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Gwanghwamun: Essential History Walking Tour for Visitors

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5.0 / 5
(32) • 100+ booked
₱ 1,317
Seoul Historic Walking Tour
Tours • Seoul

Seoul Historic Walking Tour

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Private group
4.2 / 5
(51) • 1K+ booked
₱ 2,705
(On-Time Return Guarantee) Yeosu Shore Excursion Tour for Cruise Guests
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(On-Time Return Guarantee) Yeosu Shore Excursion Tour for Cruise Guests

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Running Tour in Seoul, Korea With Han Stride Running
Outdoor & sports activities • Seoul

Running Tour in Seoul, Korea With Han Stride Running

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English guided
Morning departure
5.0 / 5
(10)
₱ 2,352
Seoul Half-Day Interactive Tram Tour
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Seoul Half-Day Interactive Tram Tour

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4.9 / 5
(522) • 6K+ booked
₱ 2,525

Where to stay in Gwanghwamun Plaza

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2
Hotels • Seoul

Toyoko Inn Seoul Dongdaemun No.2

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4.7 / 5
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₱ 5,134.2
₱ 5,281.8
Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae
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Mercure Ambassador Seoul Hongdae

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Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG
Hotels • Seoul

Holiday Inn Express Seoul Hongdae by IHG

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THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel
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THE RECENZ Dongdaemun Hotel

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4.5 / 5
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Line Hotel Myeongdong
Hotels • Seoul

Line Hotel Myeongdong

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(747) • 50+ booked
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₱ 3,535.7
ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong
Hotels • Seoul

ibis Styles Ambassador Seoul Myeongdong

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4.5 / 5
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SEOUL N HOTEL Dongdaemun
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SEOUL N HOTEL Dongdaemun

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(524) • 50+ booked
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₱ 2,920.2
Myeongdong New Stay Inn
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Myeongdong New Stay Inn

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3.2 / 5
(66)
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Migliore Hotel Seoul Myeongdong
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Migliore Hotel Seoul Myeongdong

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(1.5K) • 50+ booked
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UH Suite The Myeongdong
Hotels • Seoul

UH Suite The Myeongdong

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4.3 / 5
(315)
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Hotel Skypark Myeongdong Iii
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Hotel Skypark Myeongdong Iii

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Step Inn Myeongdong 1
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Step Inn Myeongdong 1

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Events with a lot of buzz

Show Musical Wild Wild Ticket in Seoul
Events & shows • Seoul

Show Musical Wild Wild Ticket in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
(2.3K) • 80K+ booked
₱ 1,559
₱ 2,599
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FC Seoul Football Match Tickets at Seoul World Cup Stadium
Events & shows • Seoul

FC Seoul Football Match Tickets at Seoul World Cup Stadium

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4.9 / 5
(12) • New Activity
₱ 939
Retail: ₱ 988
Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul
11.11 deal
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Nanta Show Ticket in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
(13.9K) • 200K+ booked
₱ 1,481
Retail: ₱ 2,352
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SHOW MUSICAL TOUCH FIVE Ticket in Seoul
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SHOW MUSICAL TOUCH FIVE Ticket in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
(618) • 20K+ booked
₱ 3,312
Retail: ₱ 4,140
THE PAINTERS Live Art K-pop Dance Show in Seoul
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THE PAINTERS Live Art K-pop Dance Show in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
(2.3K) • 40K+ booked
₱ 1,318
₱ 1,647
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Sleep No More Seoul Ticket
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Sleep No More Seoul Ticket

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4.8 / 5
(49) • 2K+ booked
₱ 8,468
Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul
Events & shows • Seoul

Jump - Comic Martial Arts Performance Ticket in Seoul

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4.7 / 5
(1.4K) • 20K+ booked
₱ 1,341
₱ 1,676
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Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket
Events & shows • Seoul

Seoul Musical Drama: Finding Mr. Destiny Ticket

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4.6 / 5
(141) • 1K+ booked
₱ 1,180.0
₱ 1,475
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Seoul Musical HUNKY SHOW Tickets
Events & shows • Seoul

Seoul Musical HUNKY SHOW Tickets

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4.9 / 5
(148) • 1K+ booked
₱ 2,237
Retail: ₱ 3,623
Music Drama [The Second Chance Convenience Store] Ticket in Seoul
Events & shows • Seoul

Music Drama [The Second Chance Convenience Store] Ticket in Seoul

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4.8 / 5
(77) • 800+ booked
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₱ 1,837
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Seoul: Traditional Korean Music Performance "Jinyeon"
Events & shows • Seoul

Seoul: Traditional Korean Music Performance "Jinyeon"

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4.9 / 5
(39) • 200+ booked
₱ 1,676.2
₱ 1,972
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Showflix Musical Pub Experience in Seoul
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Showflix Musical Pub Experience in Seoul

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4.7 / 5
(39) • 600+ booked
₱ 1,470

Transport to & from Gwanghwamun Plaza

WOWPASS: Prepaid Card for Cashless Payment in Korea
Rail passes • Seoul (From Seoul)

WOWPASS: Prepaid Card for Cashless Payment in Korea

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4.6 / 5
(4.6K) • 100K+ booked
₱ 282
 10-Hour Private Car Charter from Seoul: Nami Island, Alpaca World & Sokcho
Car charters • Seoul (From Seoul)

10-Hour Private Car Charter from Seoul: Nami Island, Alpaca World & Sokcho

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4.7 / 5
(1.3K) • 10K+ booked
₱ 8,029
Retail: ₱ 8,041
Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City/Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park
Car charters • Seoul

Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City/Everland/Nami Island/Alpaca World/Gangchon Rail Park

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4.8 / 5
(585) • 5K+ booked
₱ 12,938
KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket
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KORAIL PASS - KTX Train Ticket

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4.8 / 5
(9.6K) • 200K+ booked
₱ 6,153
Seoul & Gyeonggi Private Car Tour [Customizable Itinerary]
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Seoul & Gyeonggi Private Car Tour [Customizable Itinerary]

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4.6 / 5
(18) • 500+ booked
₱ 2,446
Retail: ₱ 3,293
9-Hour Private Car Charter to Nami Island Suburb / Alpaca World from Seoul
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9-Hour Private Car Charter to Nami Island Suburb / Alpaca World from Seoul

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Customized itinerary
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4.8 / 5
(345) • 2K+ booked
₱ 14,415
Retail: ₱ 14,417
Customizable Pre-paid Travel Card - NAMANE CARD
Rail passes • Seoul (From Seoul)

Customizable Pre-paid Travel Card - NAMANE CARD

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4.5 / 5
(782) • 30K+ booked
₱ 329
Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do (Nami Island / Alpaca World / Sokcho)
11.11 deal
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Seoul Private Car Charter to Seoul City / Seoul Suburb / Gangwon-do (Nami Island / Alpaca World / Sokcho)

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4.8 / 5
(954) • 5K+ booked
₱ 10,350
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Vivaldi Park VIP Private Ski Trip with Hotel Pick-up
Car charters • Seoul

Vivaldi Park VIP Private Ski Trip with Hotel Pick-up

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4.6 / 5
(29) • 900+ booked
₱ 12,734
Retail: ₱ 12,749
Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort
Car charters • Seoul (From Seoul)

Private Transfer to Vivaldi Park / Oak Valley / Elysian Ski Resort

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4.8 / 5
(38) • 400+ booked
₱ 13,526
Retail: ₱ 15,996
Seoul Private Transfer to or from Nami Island
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Seoul Private Transfer to or from Nami Island

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5.0 / 5
(2)
₱ 10,115
Seoul Private Transfer to or from Everland
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Seoul Private Transfer to or from Everland

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3.0 / 5
(3) • 100+ booked
₱ 8,821

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Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral
Food & dining • Seoul

Isaac Toast Myeongdong Cathedral

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Gamja-Jip in Passion Island
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Gamja-Jip in Passion Island

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4.7 / 5
(12) • 200+ booked
₱ 675
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The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village Admission Ticket
Shopping • Seoul

The Hyundai Seoul Christmas Village Admission Ticket

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4.1 / 5
(57) • 10K+ booked
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SPAO Shopping 10% Discount Coupon
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4.9 / 5
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Shinsegae Duty Free Myeongdong Benefit | Gift Card + Transit Card
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4.7 / 5
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Gwanghwamun Plaza Reviews

LIN *********
2026-07-31 06:35:27
Fantastic 5.0
The staff provided excellent service! They explained the options clearly when we were choosing. Arriving early means more styles to choose from! The clothes are actually very beautiful if you know how to style them! We brought our own hair accessories to match. As soon as we arrived at Gyeongbokgung Palace, foreigners asked to take pictures with us! Try to avoid choosing colors that are too light, as they might blend in with the ground and not stand out. I highly recommend this shop! It's great!
Klook User
2026-08-06 04:26:31
Fantastic 5.0
Seoul City Tour Review: The tour was a great experience and featured some of Seoul’s top attractions. From start to finish, the tour had a dedicated group and a knowledgeable guide who spoke English throughout, which made everything easy to follow. A lower rating on value for money only due to a discrepancy in klook vs other booking sites; I found to be charged almost double the price compared to some who had used tripadvisor; no fault of the tour operators, more so my own for not doing more research—everything about the tour itself ran well, and the team delivered a solid, fairly well-organized day given the 8hr itinerary. A special shout-out goes to Hanki/Eugene, who was great at his job. He stayed upbeat and helpful despite the very hot weather, and his professionalism made the tour better. Overall, I’d recommend the tour for anyone wanting to see major Seoul highlights with a friendly, English-speaking guide. just make sure to compare all options for the best value ;)
클룩 고객
2026-09-14 01:33:29
Fantastic 5.0
I joined this tour last Thursday and had such a great time! The tour was really interesting and enjoyable, and we even got lucky with perfect weather. June was a fantastic guide and you could tell he has a lot of experience. There were quite a few people in the group, but the headset made it really easy to hear everything. He also did a great job of making sure everyone was keeping up and enjoying the tour. The two hours went by so quickly. I learned a lot about Korea and really enjoyed hearing the stories behind the places we visited. It wasn’t just a light touristy tour. There was actually a lot of interesting history and context, which I really appreciated. I’m really glad I did this tour and would definitely recommend it!
LIN **********
2026-08-14 05:43:35
Fantastic 5.0
Although we thought we'd have a Chinese-speaking private tour guide, our young, handsome, and friendly local Korean English-speaking guide made us very happy and comfortable. He was incredibly accommodating to our itinerary and activities, and we are extremely satisfied.
Klook User
2026-06-16 00:52:17
Fantastic 5.0
I’d happily run with Han Stride again! Our 9:30 p.m. running tour was one of the highlights of our trip. The guides were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about running and building a community. We got to experience beautiful places around the palace at night, which we never would have discovered on our own. What impressed me most was how accommodating they were with our pace. This tour is perfect for beginners who want a fun jog as well as experienced runners looking for a unique way to explore the city. The atmosphere was relaxed, encouraging, and full of positive energy. If I return to Seoul, I will absolutely join another run with them. I highly recommend Han Stride to anyone who loves running, sightseeing, and meeting people who truly enjoy sharing their city and their passion for the sport. It felt less like a tour and more like running with friends.
Chou *******
2026-05-11 08:11:31
Fantastic 5.0
This was a very interesting tour! I was initially worried about whether my legs could handle 1.5 hours of pedaling, but it turned out to be a very friendly tour, with only 1.5 minutes of actual effort throughout the entire trip 😅. Most of the time, we were comfortably riding in an electric vehicle, exploring the city of Seoul, and listening to the guide's detailed explanations of the city's historical trajectory and recommendations for famous eateries! We also walked through alleys, listening to little stories and visiting popular, often-queued-for shops! The most amusing part was undoubtedly the humorous driver who enthusiastically greeted passersby. We were so caught up in the atmosphere that we started greeting people too, only to learn that this city's tram system is quite advanced, something many Seoul residents don't even know about – it was truly an honor to experience! Thanks for the complimentary drinks and desserts (even though I wasn't tired at all 🤣). I highly recommend this tour; it was truly unique!
Mary ***********
2026-11-03 10:31:17
Fantastic 5.0
The store was only a three-minute walk from our accommodation, which made it a convenient breakfast stop. We arrived at around 7:00 AM, and there were already two people in line. I simply showed my Klook QR code and waited about 10 minutes for our order. The sandwiches were delicious and filling. I had one for breakfast and saved the other for later in the morning. I also enjoyed the hot Americano. It was a convenient and satisfying breakfast, especially when you're heading out early to explore Seoul. I would definitely order again on my next visit and try their other sandwiches!
KWAN ********
2026-08-26 07:25:54
Fantastic 5.0
The location is incredibly convenient. There's a bus stop right outside the door with direct service to the airport. The room was very clean and comfortable. It's super easy to get anywhere, even if you return to the hotel late at night, because it's in Dongdaemun, which is essentially a city that never sleeps. You don't have to worry about it being too quiet or dangerous at night. There's a 7-Eleven downstairs, and the hotel is right above Subway Exit 4! The location is perfect! Breakfast: Simple but delicious. Cleanliness: 100 points. Transportation convenience: 100 points. Service: Excellent.
huang ******
2026-09-05 10:57:34
Fantastic 5.0
It's just a 3-minute walk from Hongdae Subway Station Exit 9, making its location excellent. You step right out into the heart of the shopping district, and there are restaurants and shops downstairs, which is very convenient. The room size is moderate, and it's more suitable for opening luggage.

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What to know about Gwanghwamun Plaza

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Gwanghwamun Plaza Seoul, a vibrant space that seamlessly connects the past with the present. This iconic destination offers a unique blend of historical significance and modern charm, making it a must-visit for travelers seeking a glimpse into Korea's past and present. Experience the vibrant heart of Seoul at Gwanghwamun Plaza, a historic public square that has been a central point of Korean history for centuries. This cultural hub showcases the rich heritage of South Korea while offering a modern urban space for locals and visitors alike.
Gwanghwamun Plaza, Seoul, South Korea

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong the Great

Marvel at the impressive statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong the Great, two iconic figures from Korean history. These statues pay tribute to their significant contributions and serve as a reminder of the country's rich heritage.

12.23 Fountain

Don't miss the 12.23 Fountain, a stunning water feature that honors Admiral Yi Sun-sin's achievements. The fountain symbolizes the battles fought during the Japanese invasions of Korea and offers a mesmerizing display of water jets.

Media Art @ Haechi Lounge

Discover the 'Media Wall at Gwanghwamun Square', a captivating media art platform featuring 53m-wide Full HD panels showcasing mesmerizing artworks for all to enjoy.

Historical Significance

Gwanghwamun Plaza is steeped in history, serving as the location of royal administrative buildings and the Street of Six Ministries during the Joseon Dynasty. Explore the cultural and historical significance of this iconic square.

Cultural Practices

Immerse yourself in Korean culture at Gwanghwamun Plaza, where traditional practices and modern urban life converge. Witness cultural exhibitions and events that showcase the best of South Korea's heritage.

Landmarks

Discover key landmarks such as the statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin and King Sejong the Great, as well as the 12.23 Fountain. These landmarks offer insights into Korea's past and celebrate its historical figures.

Myeongnyang Fountain

Symbolizing the naval victories of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, this splash fountain showcases the triumphs of the Joseon seamen, with 133 nozzles representing the Japanese battleships destroyed by the Admiral.

Four Seasons Garden

Experience the beauty of Korean nature at the Four Seasons Garden, featuring a variety of native tree species that create a picturesque setting changing with the seasons, inspired by the palace gardens of Joseon.

Statue of King Sejong

Pay homage to King Sejong, a revered figure in Korean history and the first king of the Joseon dynasty, at the impressive statue seated on a throne facing south, symbolizing his legacy.

Cultural Heritage

Experience the transformation of a 16-lane roadway into a national square, where locals gather to rest and socialize, showcasing the fusion of tradition and modernity.