Seoul to mark Hangeul Day centennial at Gwanghwamun Square
Seoul will turn Gwanghwamun Square into a celebration of Korea’s written language Friday, marking 100 years since Hangeul Day was established with exhibitions, hands-on activities and performances. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host Seoul Buzzes With Hangeul from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 9 at the square’s Nori Madang, beside the statue of King Sejong. The event marks the centennial of…
Seoul will host a centennial celebration of Hangeul Day at Gwanghwamun Square on October 9, 2023. This marks 100 years since the establishment of Hangeul Day and 580 years since the publication of Hunminjeongeum, the Korean alphabet. The event, titled Seoul Buzzes With Hangeul, will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Nori Madang, near the King Sejong statue.
The statue was unveiled in 2009, coinciding with the opening of Sejong Story, an exhibition detailing King Sejong’s life and the creation of Hangul. This exhibition hall was later expanded to include Admiral Yi Sun-sin and now operates as Sejong and Chungmugong Story. Following the square’s 2022 reopening, Hangeul Fountain was installed. This fountain uses water streams to visually represent Hangeul’s consonants and vowels, following its “cheonjiin” principle.
Friday’s program will feature displays on commonly misunderstood Korean expressions, providing an engaging educational experience for attendees.
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