Gwanghwamun Square
Gwanghwamun Square is a large pedestrian square in front of Gwanghwamun on Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu. Adjacent to Gyeongbokgung, Gwanghwamun, and statues of King Sejong and Yi Sun-sin; tourism, events, demonstrations, and through traffic are very heavy.
In 2009 the roadway on Sejong-daero was reduced and pedestrian space expanded to create the square. Gwanghwamun restoration and square remodeling in the 2010s made it Seoul's representative space.
Gyeongbokgung, Gwanghwamun, and Sejong and Yi Sun-sin statues in one place; domestic and international tourists, events, demonstrations, and commuters are steady. Real-time population is very high on weekday lunch and weekends.
Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun, Line 3 Gyeongbokgung. City bus to Gwanghwamun and Sejong Center. Walking to Gyeongbokgung and Cheong Wa Dae.