[Photo from visitseoul.net]

[Photo from visitseoul.net]

Gaon is an old Korean word that means “center” or “in the middle.” The Hangeul (Korean alphabet) Gaon Street is located in Jongno-gu district and is situated next to Gyeongbokgung Palace, where the Korean alphabet was created. The Hangeul Gaon Street is also home to the headquarters of the Korean Language Society and the site of Hangeul scholar and independence activist Ju Si-gyeong’s residence. The street begins at Sejong-daero (“daero” meaning “street” in Korean), which stretches from Gwanghwamun (Gate), past the statue of King Sejong the Great, and all the way to Sungnyemun (Gate). Let’s take a closer look at Hangeul Gaon Street, which filled with stories about Hangeul.

Course Guide

The Story of King Sejong the Great (Statue of King Sejong the Great) – Gwanghwamun Square – Gyeongbokgung Palace – Sejongno Park – Sejong Center – Sejong Art Garden – The Salvation Army Office Building – The Korean Language Society – Doryeom Green Square – Yongbieocheon – Site of the Wongaksa – Seoul Museum of History (total length 2.5km / 40 minutes' walk)