Gwanghwamun Square

Gwanghwamun Square is a public area located in the heart of central Seoul that features museums, statues, restaurants, and beautiful surrounding views.The pedestrian only area was designed to work in harmony with the surrounding scenery such as the Bukaksan Mountain. This broad, elongated square provides a grand approach to Gyeongbokgung and is used for various events. Giant statues celebrate two national heroes: Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who stands atop a plinth at the square's southern end and King Sejong, who sits regally on a throne in the middle of the square. An entrance at the base of the King Sejong statue leads down to an underground exhibition with sections on both the men.

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Date: Jan 13

Buyongjeong Pavilion

Buyongjeong is a small pavilion at the edge of Buyongji pond in Changdeokgung. It is located in the heart of the secret garden, a 78-acre area at the rear of Changdeokgung. The secret Garden consists of lotus ponds, pavilions, landscaped gardens, flower beds and water features. Buyongji is a rectangular pond, the name literally means 'Lotus pond'. Buyongjeong pavilion was used by the royal family for private retreats.

Unesco: Changdeokgung Palace Complex
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Date: Feb 20

N Seoul Tower

The N Seoul Tower, commonly known as Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. The 236-meter-tall tower marks the second highest point in Seoul and is considered a local landmark. Built in 1969, the N Seoul Tower is South Korea's first general radio wave tower, providing TV and radio broadcasting in Seoul.

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Date: Feb 29

Gyeonghoeru

Another card today! It was sent from Taiwan but it was bought in Seoul, South Korea. The card features a snow coverd scene of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, a section of the Gyeongbokgung Palace (Royal Palace) located in Seoul.

Gyeonghoeru also known as Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, was a hall used to hold important and special state banquets during the Joseon Dynasty. Gyeonghoeru, the largest and most impressive pavilion structure, is registered as Korea's National Treasure No. 224 and represented on the 10,000 won Korean banknotes (1983-2002 Series).

Distance: 9,598 km (5,964 miles)
Travel time: 7 days