A statue of King Sejong who is generally regarded as one of the greatest heroes of the Korean nation and the first king of the Joseon dynasty who was enthroned and died at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The statue (6.2 m tall and 4.3 m wide on a 4.2 m granite pedestal) features King Sejong seated on a throne facing south. The king, showing a benign face, has in his left hand a copy of the Hunminjeongeum Haeryebon, a book of the Korean writing system he had invented. He has his right hand gently raised up, expressing his wish for the writing system to be widely taught and used among his people. There are in the front of the pedestal carvings of the original text of the Hunminjeongeum and its interpretation together with those of a sundial, rain gauge and armillary sphere that represent the scientific achievement made during his reign. There are behind the statue six stone columns standing in two rows, symbolizing the achievement made by the king.
Established: Oct. 9, 2009

This bronze statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a great naval commander and strategist of mid Joseon who earned great victories at the Battles of Okpo, Hansando and Myeongnyang, is 17 meters in height (including a pedestal which is 10.5 meters in height). There are on the front of the pedestal lying two stone drums and on the pedestal a replica of the turtle-shaped battleship (Geobukseon). There are on both sides of the pedestal scenes of the Battle of Myeongnyang carved in relief. Around the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin are Myeongnyang Fountain and the Yi Sun-sin Monument.
Established: Apr. 27, 1968

Birth of a public square for all This is Haechi Lounge.
It links Gwanghwamun Station and Gwanghwamun Square, and provides a venue for rest and meetings.

This space linked with Gwanghwamun Gate and Woldae symbolizes Yukjo Geori which contained offices of the key ministries of the government of Joseon. A spacious lawn was created to highlight the scenic beauty of Gwanghwamun Gate. The area around the lawn is paved with stone slabs, forming the traditional checkered floor. It is here at the Yukjo Yard that the History Waterway, consisting of stone slabs inscribed with Korean history from the foundation of the Joseon dynasty in 1392 to the present. Visitors may sit on the benches installed along the History Waterway and smell the fragrance of pine trees growing there, feeling the flow of history.

The geological strata, Saheonbu site, drainage and well discovered during the rescue excavation of the site are tangible evidences of the Seoul’s long history

The first space that appears before the visitor after Jandi Yard is Pine Garden which remains green all four seasons. In the garden, pine trees are arranged at the entrance to the square, considering that pine has been loved by men of letters and artists. Here one can have fine views of Gwanghwamun Gate and Bugaksan Mountain seen through tall pine trees.

This water feature is designed to use the difference (1.2 m) between the levels of Gwanghwamun Square and the archaeological features to let water fall from the top of the wall, helping viewers feel the flow of time..

The exhibition of the Saheonbu Gate site has been formed to promote and share the value and meanings of a buried cultural heritage that had been excavated from the area. The location where the exhibition has been formed is where Saheonbu used to be situated. A drain system, well, walls around the building, site of the main gate, and traces of servant rooms were found in the area. The exhibition facility, built roughly 1.2 meters under the ground, features a roof line of the traditional Korean building and columns whose height and thickness are similar to those of the trees growing in the surrounding area. The exhibition facility has a vantage point from which one can enjoy a fine view of Gwanghwamun Gate seen between two columns.

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Point 1 at the Yukjo Yard provides a fine view of the pine wood with Gwanghwamun Gate and Bugaksan Mountain combined with the paved ground of Gwanghwamun Square

Point 2 at the statue of King Sejong, a landscape of the king’s statue, Gwanghwamun Gate and trees
 

Point 3 at the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, a view of the entire square ranging from Myeongnyang Fountain and the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin to Gwanghwamun Gate.