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  • ManngaDua
    Singapore, Singapore473 contributions
    Beautiful temple
    I visited this temple in the morning. It was during morning prayer and I saw mixed crowds of locals and tourists.
    The temple is very beautiful. There are beautiful statues of Buddha in the main building and architecture of the temples is stunning. The temple is in the middle of business district, but it is very peaceful there.
    It is worth visiting.
    Review of: Jogyesa Temple
    Written September 24, 2023
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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,512 contributions
    Beautiful restored main gate
    Gwanghwamun gate used to be the main gate into the main Royal palace Gyeonbokgung.
    It dates back to 1395, however due to many wars with Japan it was demolished, so the one you see today is a replica.
    Nevertheless, it is worth coming and seeing the guards change at 10 AM or 2 PM, and of course walking through to explore the Palace.
    Review of: Gwanghwamun Gate
    Written May 8, 2023
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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,512 contributions
    The inventor of Hangeul
    This is the second statue on the central Gwanghwamun Square, just after the Admiral's Yin Sun Shi.
    Sejong the Great was one of Joseon kings, most remembered as inventor of Hangeul - Korean letter. Before him, Korean's used Chinese letters.
    Likewise the Admiral he's considered a national hero.
    Review of: Statue of Sejong the Great
    Written May 10, 2023
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  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,512 contributions
    The 16c leader against the Japs
    Korea had a very turbulent history with Japan. First attack and occupation was as early as 1592.
    Admiral Yi Sun-Sin was the leader against the Japs and is considered a national hero in Korea. Therefore his statue with his sword is set on a high pedestal on the central Gwanghwamun square, very close to the main entrance of the Gyeonbokgung Palace.
    Review of: Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin
    Written May 10, 2023
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  • LN N
    Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
    Gangnam style
    I enjoyed posing under the Gangnam hands.only wished that the dance video was facing me so I can copy the moves! Overall an amazing experience!
    Review of: Statue of Gangnam Style
    Written June 29, 2023
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  • KodoDrummer
    Buenos Aires, Argentina64,819 contributions
    Unique, beautiful & historical
    A very beautiful ten-metres in height, Joseon-dynasty pagoda protected from the elements by a glass shield/case. This marble pagoda was made in 1467 when the area was ruled by King Sejo.
    Review of: Ten-story Stone Pagoda of Wongaksa Temple Site
    Written September 2, 2022
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  • Heng
    Singapore, Singapore3,736 contributions
    Something to remind us of the cruelty of war
    A remembrance for the girls and women forced into sexual slavery during world war 2. Think this is not the only one. Understand that for some statues, the public actually clothed the statues and change the clothing regularly.
    Review of: Statue of Peace
    Written July 16, 2023
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  • Lottelli
    Wirral, UK2,453 contributions
    Statue of peace
    This statue represents the ‘comfort women’ who were used by the Japanese during war time. As it is near the Japanese embassy it caused quite an outcry.
    Review of: Statue of Peace
    Written June 16, 2019
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