Gwanghwamun Square

Korean name: 광화문광장

Seoul

Gwanghwamun Square is a renewed, people-centered space on Sejong-ro in Seoul. Visitors can enjoy views of Gyeongbokgung and Bugaksan, along with the recreated Woldae and restored Haetae statues.

About

Gwanghwamun Square is centered around Sejong-ro, the main street of Seoul with 600 years of history, and an open public space for historical and cultural experiences inspired by restoring the old Yukjo Street.

Woldae (Elevated Ceremonial Stage) was reconstructed at the entrance of the "The Space that Recovers the History of Gwanghwamun," and the statue of Haetae, an imaginary animal that judges good and evil, has been restored.

In addition, traces of Yukjo Street, the main street of Hanyang in the past, were restored in the "Space that recreates the scenery of Yukjo Street" near Sejong-ro Park, with a scale model installed.