Statue of King Sejong, Seoul

Name: Statue of King Sejong
Address: Seoul, South Korea

#263 among attractions in Seoul

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Statue of King Sejong is located at the Sejongno, Gwanghwamun Plaza in central Seoul, South Korea. It is dedicated to the 15th century Korean monarch, Sejong the Great, the fourth king of Joseon dynasty and one of Korea's most famous historical figures. The statue is considered one of Seoul's major landmarks. Unveiled in 2009, it has been called "South Korea's most iconic statue." ()

Local name: 세종대왕 동상 Coordinates: 37°33'30"N, 126°58'44"E

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중구 (회현동)Seoul South Korea

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Statue of King Sejong – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Deoksugung, Namdaemun Market, Sungnyemun, Seoul Museum of Art.

0.6 miNW
Palace with a Royal Guard ceremony
Deoksugung, Seoul
15 min walk • Deoksugung, a serene oasis amidst the urban bustle of Seoul, South Korea, stands as a testament to the country's regal heritage and architectural finesse. This historical palace, which dates back to the Joseon Dynasty, is renowned for its elegant stone-wall road...
~730 ftNW
Sprawling traditional marketplace
Namdaemun Market, Seoul
4 min walk • Namdaemun Market, located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea, is a bustling hub of commerce and culture that has been a staple of the city's vibrant landscape for centuries. Established in 1414 during the Joseon Dynasty, it is the oldest and largest traditional market...
~1330 ftNW
Rebuilt city gate from the 14th century
Sungnyemun, Seoul
7 min walk • Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun, is an iconic historical structure located in the heart of Seoul, South Korea. It stands as a proud testament to the city's rich past, being one of the Eight Gates of Seoul that surrounded the capital during the Joseon Dynasty.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Seoul Museum of Art, Seoul
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of South Korea's bustling capital, the Seoul Museum of Art is a cultural haven for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Housed in a historic building that once served as the Supreme Court of Korea, the museum has transformed into a dynamic...
0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Art Center Nabi, Seoul
21 min walk • Art Center Nabi stands as a beacon of contemporary art and technology in the bustling metropolis of Seoul, South Korea. This innovative museum is dedicated to the convergence of art, technology, and culture, showcasing cutting-edge digital and interactive art that...
0.5 miN
Square
Seoul Plaza, Seoul
14 min walk • Seoul Plaza is a central plaza located in front of Seoul City Hall at Taepyeongno, Jung-gu in Seoul, South Korea. It was reopened on 1 May 2004, by Seoul Metropolitan Government, with the purpose of providing the public an open space.
0.5 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Specialty museum
Seoul Animation Center, Seoul
13 min walk • The Seoul Animation Center is an animation and cartoon museum and activities center located on the hillside of Namsan in Jung-gu, Seoul. It was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in May 1999 to support the South Korean comics and animation industry and later expanded to include games and characters.
~1410 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
Bank of Korea Money Museum, Seoul
7 min walk • Bank of Korea Money Museum, is an economics and numismatics museum in Seoul founded by the Bank of Korea in 2001. Its address is 39, Namdaemunno, Jung-gu, Seoul.
0.6 miNE
Gothic-style, 19th-century cathedral
Myeongdong Cathedral, Seoul
15 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Virgin Mary of the Immaculate Conception, informally known as Myeongdong Cathedral, is the national cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul.
0.6 miN
Church
Seoul Anglican Cathedral, Seoul
16 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Nicholas, Seoul Anglican Cathedral, or simply Seoul Cathedral, is an Anglican cathedral in Seoul, South Korea. It is the mother church of both the Anglican Church of Korea and the Diocese of Seoul.
0.7 miSE
Aerial tramway
Namsan cable car, Seoul
17 min walk • Namsan cable car is an aerial tramway in Seoul. Built in 1962, it spans from the Hoehyeon-dong platform to the Yejang-dong platform near the top of Mt. Namsan and the N Seoul Tower. It is the first commercial cable car service for passengers in Korea. The length of the cable is 605 metres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Statue of King Sejong?

Nearby attractions include Dosan Park, Seoul (4 min walk), Yangjae Citizens' Forest, Seoul (4 min walk), Namdaemun Market, Seoul (4 min walk), Sungnyemun, Seoul (7 min walk).

How to get to Statue of King Sejong by public transport?

The nearest stations to Statue of King Sejong:

Bus

남대문시장.회현역 • Lines: 507 (1 min walk)
Namdaemun Market • Lines: M4101 (5 min walk)

Metro

Hoehyeon • Lines: 4 (2 min walk)
Seoul Station • Lines: 1, G·j (11 min walk)

Train

Seoul (14 min walk)