Seoul Gwanghwamun Square: A Time-Travel Journey! Experience 600 Years of Korean History in a Second

In the early days of Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gwanghwamun was known as "Miri Gate" without a specific name. In the third year of King Taejo's reign (1395), Jeong Do-jeon renamed it "Jeongmun." During the renovation of Gyeongbokgung Palace in the eighth year of King Sejong's reign (1426), scholars at Jihyeonjeon adopted the name "Gwanghwamun," a name that has remained in use to this day.

In August 2022, Gwanghwamun Square reopened to the public with a brand new look. By restoring the 600-year-old Six Dynasties Street of Sejong-ro, Seoul's main street, it has been reborn as a historical and cultural experience space.

💡Statue of King Sejong the Great – Inventor of the Korean alphabet, with a free exhibition hall in the basement
💡Statue of General Yi Sun-sin – Anti-Japanese hero, incredibly impressive when illuminated at night
💡Gwanghwamun Gate itself – Retro Korean-style Korean-style house with Chinese plaque, perfect for photos

☺️Things to do nearby
• Hipster Route: Gwanghwamun Gate → Gyeongbokgung Palace → Samcheongdong Cafe Street
• Night Tour: Gwanghwamun Gate illuminated → Cheonggyecheon Stream stroll

📍 Direct subway access
Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, Exit 9 → Arrive in one go! (Close to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Cheonggyecheon Stream, perfect for a seamless itinerary)

#KoreaTravel #Seoul #GwanghwamunPlaza #Gwanghwamun #Korea #Seoul #PhotographySpots #PhotographyCheck-In #trip #travel #photo
#SeoulItinerary #TravelGuide #TouristAttractions #TravelDiary

Post by Dolce_vita_0622 | Sep 24, 2025