King Sejong Statue
세종대왕 동상
Statue in Jongno. Open 24 hours. Plan about 1.5 hours. 3 min walk from Gwanghwamun Station.
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Hours
Mon24 h
Tue24 h
Wed24 h
Thu24 h
Fri24 h
Sat24 h
Sun24 h
Time to plan
Plan about 1.5 hours.
Nearest stations
3 min walk from Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
8 min walk from Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex Seoul) Station (Line 3)
10 min walk from Jonggak Station (Line 1)
Address
175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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About
Information: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)King Sejong Statue can be found at Seoul’s Gwanghawmun Square. The statue commemorates King Sejong the Great (1397-1450, reign 1418-1450), the fourth king of Joseon (1392-1897). He is thought to be the greatest king in Korean history, for he is credited with great developments in science and technology, expansion of Joseon’s territory, and the creation of the Korean script, [Hangeul]. King Sejong’s likeness can be found on the 10,000 won bill as well.
Pairs well with
Within a 20-minute walk.
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