Gwanghwamun Square Renovation
Sector: Government • Location: Seoul, South Korea
Source: The Korea Times
A project to transform Gwanghwamun Square into an accessible civic gathering spot in the heart of Seoul. Envisioned in 2011, with public consultations in 2016, construction started in 2020 and completed in 2022. The project improved walkability and created an urban oasis despite political criticism.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Government
- Location
- Seoul, South Korea
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- The Korea Times
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Original status | completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A project to transform Gwanghwamun Square into an accessible civic gathering spot in the heart of Seoul. Envisioned in 2011, with public consultations in 2016, construction started in 2020 and completed in 2022. The project improved walkability and created an urban oasis despite political criticism. |
Original sector | Urban Development |
Location
Country | South Korea |
State | Seoul |
City | Seoul |
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Source | The Korea Times |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Government |
Article published date | 2025-11-22 |
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