Statue of King Sejong the Great

As in Seoul, the avenue of Guanghuamen is equivalent to Chang'an Street in Beijing. A wide street, in the middle of the street, there are sculptures of famous Korean historical figures, General Lee, and King Shizong. The size of the statues is very large, giving people a majestic feeling. Especially when it is sunny or sunset, it is more powerful.

The bronze of the king of Sejong is like one of the landmarks of Seoul. At first glance, Guanghuamen Square may be regarded as the gate of other cities, but the king of Sejong is definitely the only one. Tourists who come to Seoul will take pictures here.

The majestic statue is the focal point of Guanghuamen Square, in honour of King Sejong, the fourth and most respected king of the Korean dynasty and creator of the Korean alphabet. The passage behind the statue leads to a museum showing the king's life and achievements. Free admission. Since I saw a drama about the king Sejong, I knew I had to visit his statue and take a photo with it. I didn't know it was in the center of Seoul. It is easy to find and not to be missed when visiting Gyeongboo Palace, Kiyoshikawa and other famous attractions in Seoul. The statue of King Sejong is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the region, so don’t miss the opportunity to take a photo with it. You may have to queue up. If you travel like me, maybe ask someone to take a photo of you.

The most respected King of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong the Great, who invented the Hangeul alphabets that strongly simplify the words of daily usage, which laid a foundation on the Korean words literature, philosophy and culture.

世宗大王铜像位于景福宫前世宗路的光化门广场处，考虑到民族英雄世宗大王是在景福宫即位及驾崩的第一位君王，故而在此建造了世宗大王铜像，以此来提高韩民族的自豪感，将韩民族的优秀性传播到世界的各个角落。