Talk:Gwanghwamun Plaza

How old is this square/plaza?
In 2009 the Square/Plaza was not opened, but reopened or redesigned. This source states for example that Yi, Sunsin statue in Seoul "was erected at the front of Gwanghwamun Square on April 27, 1968", so it is likely that this plaza/square has decades if not centuruies of history, at least. This source states "This area was once Yukjo-geori (Avenue of Six Ministries), the center of Hanyang, which was the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty... Originally the area was a 16-lane roadway but in 2009, Seoul Metropolitan Government decided to create a landmark national square by transforming 10 lanes of the roadway into a public space." This states "The statue of Admiral Yi Sun-shin is still there, standing tall in the heart of Sejongno, Gwanghwamun, downtown Seoul. Surrounding him, however, are not the multiple lanes of cars that used to drive past, but a carpet of flowers, a "Stream of History," a Haechi madang and an impressive fountain. Together they form a new landmark in Seoul ― Gwanghwamun Plaza. The plaza was the widest swath of road in Seoul during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910). It was where all the royal offices were located, and a place where the king, his vassals and his people mingled." --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus&#124; reply here 08:28, 9 March 2017 (UTC)

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