Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin
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Statue in Jongno. Open 24 hours. Plan about 1.5 hours. 2 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
2 min walk from Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
9 min walk from Jonggak Station (Line 1)
11 min walk from Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex Seoul) Station (Line 3)
Address
175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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About
Information: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin can be found at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul. Admiral Yi Sun-shin (1545-1598) was a naval commander who served during the Japanese invasion of Korea (also known as Imjin War: 1592-1598). The undefeated admiral achieved 23 victories against the Japanese navy using innovative tactics, and he is thus considered as one of the greatest generals in the history of Korea. Admiral Yi’s likeness can be found on the 100 won coin.
Pairs well with
Within a 20-minute walk.
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