Introduction:
The King Sejong Statue was erected at the center of Gwanghawmun Square on Hangeul Day (October 9) of 2009. Sitting with a gentle smile on his face and a book in his hand, the bronze statue of 9.5m in height celebrates the King and his great achievements.
Directions [Subway] 1) City Hall Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 3 or 4. 2) Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5). 3) Gyeongbokgung Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 6. [Bus] Blue: 103, 109, 150, 401, 402, 408, 606, 607, 700, 704, 706, 707 Green: 1020, 1711, 7016, 7018, 7022, 7212 Red: 1005-1, 1500, 5500-1, 550-2, 9000, 9401, 9703, 9710
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-735-8688
Information:
The King Sejong Statue was erected at the center of Gwanghawmun Square on Hangeul Day (October 9) of 2009.
Sitting with a gentle smile on his face and a book in his hand, the bronze statue of 9.5m in height celebrates the King and his great achievements. In front of the statue lie a celestial globe, a rain gauge, and a sundial, all of which King Sejong invented himself during his reign.
Behind the statue, there are six columns with golden carvings depicting the King's major accomplishments, as well as an underground passage to the 'Sejong's Story' exhibition hall.
Surrounding the statue, on the edges of the Square, is the 'Waterway of History,' a stream flowing on tiles with inscriptions of Korean history. King Sejong (1392-1910) King Sejong is best remembered as the inventor of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet.
During his reign, he consolidated the basis for ruling the Joseon Dynasty by incorporating Confucian philosophy of politics.
Furthermore, he led the nation's great strides in agriculture, literature, science and technology.
Telephone: +82-2-735-8688
Operating:Operating
Hours 00:00-24:00 (All year round) Parking Facilities Not available Facilities for the Handicapped Wheelchair ramp, elevators, restrooms Restrooms Available Nearby Tourist Attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul Plaza, Sejong Story exhibition hall, Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
The King Sejong Statue was erected at the center of Gwanghawmun Square on Hangeul Day (October 9) of 2009. Sitting with a gentle smile on his face and a book in his hand, the bronze statue of 9.5m in height celebrates the King and his great achievements.
Directions [Subway] 1) City Hall Station (Subway Line 1), Exit 3 or 4. 2) Gwanghwamun Station (Subway Line 5). 3) Gyeongbokgung Station (Subway Line 3), Exit 6. [Bus] Blue: 103, 109, 150, 401, 402, 408, 606, 607, 700, 704, 706, 707 Green: 1020, 1711, 7016, 7018, 7022, 7212 Red: 1005-1, 1500, 5500-1, 550-2, 9000, 9401, 9703, 9710
Tel:
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-735-8688
Information:
The King Sejong Statue was erected at the center of Gwanghawmun Square on Hangeul Day (October 9) of 2009.
Sitting with a gentle smile on his face and a book in his hand, the bronze statue of 9.5m in height celebrates the King and his great achievements. In front of the statue lie a celestial globe, a rain gauge, and a sundial, all of which King Sejong invented himself during his reign.
Behind the statue, there are six columns with golden carvings depicting the King's major accomplishments, as well as an underground passage to the 'Sejong's Story' exhibition hall.
Surrounding the statue, on the edges of the Square, is the 'Waterway of History,' a stream flowing on tiles with inscriptions of Korean history. King Sejong (1392-1910) King Sejong is best remembered as the inventor of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet.
During his reign, he consolidated the basis for ruling the Joseon Dynasty by incorporating Confucian philosophy of politics.
Furthermore, he led the nation's great strides in agriculture, literature, science and technology.
Telephone: +82-2-735-8688
Operating:Operating
Hours 00:00-24:00 (All year round) Parking Facilities Not available Facilities for the Handicapped Wheelchair ramp, elevators, restrooms Restrooms Available Nearby Tourist Attractions Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul Plaza, Sejong Story exhibition hall, Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
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