The new Gwanghwamun Square reopened in nearly two years | Travel Seoul 4K HDR

Gwanghwamun Square is a public open space on Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The plaza was opened on 1 August 2009 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and is part of the City’s plans for environmentally friendly renovation projects such as the Cheonggye Stream and Seoul Plaza. It is also historically significant as the location of royal administrative buildings, known as Yukjo-geori or Street of Six Ministries and features statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin of Joseon Dynasty and King Sejong the Great of Joseon. The goal of opening and reconstructing this plaza is to make it a historical and cultural place for the common citizen. And now Gwanghwamun Square has been reborn. The returning “Gwanghwamun Square“ will be filled with green areas for 1/4 (9,367㎡) of the square. In order to enjoy the beauty and relaxation of daily life at the “comfortable shelter with nature and greenery,“ 5,000 trees, including 300 tall trees, were planted and various rest areas were provided
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