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• Information
  Introduction
  King Sejong The Great Museum was established in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul in memory of King Sejong and his virtues and great achievements. Officially opened to the public in October 1973 as a memorial hall, the museum is a modern structure housing an exhibition area, auditorium, research center, and reference room. The exhibition area is further divided into the Hangeul Room, Science Room, Traditional Music Room, King Sejong Art Room, and an outdoor exhibition space.
  
  Founding Organization
  King Sejong The Great Memorial Enterprize Council
  
  Managing Organization
  King Sejong The Great Memorial Hall
  
  Structure Size
  Total area: 12,375 ㎡ / Building area: 2,457 ㎡ (B1-2F)
  
  Maximum Occupancy
  Small auditorium (200 seats), medium auditorium (250 seats)
  
  Industry Information
  Collect, preserve, and exhibit artifacts related to King Sejong
  
  Main Facilities
  Hangeul Room, Science Room, Traditional Music Room, material preparation room, auditoriums, research center, meeting rooms, etc.
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  Admission / Participation Fees
  Adults 3,000 won / Children 1,500 won
  
  * Free admission: Preschoolers (ages 4 and under), Senior citizens (ages 65 and over)
  
  Parking Facilities
  Available
  
  Parking Fee
  No charge for museum visitors
  
  Reservations
  Reservations required for groups
  
  Homepage
  www.sejongkorea.org
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Yeonghwiwon and Sunginwon Royal Tombs (서울 영휘원(순헌황귀비)과 숭인원(이진))

    Region : Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Monuments/ Historical Sites
    Yeonghwiwon & Sunginwon Royal Tombs house the tombs of Queen Consort Sunheon and the first son of Imperial Prince Yeong, Yi Jin. Queen Consort Sunheon was a con...

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    Hongneung Arboretum (홍릉수목원)

    Region : Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Recreational Forests/ Arboretums
    Hongneung Arboretum was the first arboretum in Korea, established in 1922 when experimental forests were built on Hongneung Royal Tomb, the burial mound of Quee...

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    Korea University Ice Skating Rink (고려대학교 아이스링크)

    Region : Seongbuk-gu Seoul
    Type : Skating
    The indoor ice-skating rink is located in Korea University in Anam-dong in the Seongbuk-gu district of Seoul. This Olympic size rink welcomes guests all year lo...

• Accommodation

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    BENIKEA Hotel Flower (베니키아호텔 플라워)

    Region : Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Located approximately 500 meters from Cheongnyangni Station, Benikea Hotel Flower is a great choice for visitors traveling by train. It is near the Jegi-dong Me...

• Restaurants

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    Yeogiga Jokenne (여기가좋겠네)

    Region : Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A store featured in Korean gourmet programs. The best menu at this restaurant is Spicy Braised Chicken. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-g...

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    Seoul Udam Naengchae Jokbal (서울우담냉채족발)

    Region : Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    This is a place that sells Jokbal (pig’s feet) with good taste and aroma. This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative m...

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    NOVA ITALIANO (노바이탈리아노)

    Region : Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Western Food
    It's near the university, so it's a place frequented by many young people. The best menu at this restaurant is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located ...

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    NEW DELHI (뉴델리)

    Region : Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Asian Food
    It is a restaurant loved for its unchanging taste and service since 2001. ThisIndian (cuisine) restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The most famous me...

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    Godae ap Myeolchi Guksu (고대앞멸치국수)

    Region : Dongdaemun-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    It is a restaurant featured in the cartoon “Sikgaek.” This Korean dishes restaurant is located in Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul. The representative menu is noodles in an...

• Shopping
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• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  Korea Univ. Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 3.
  Go 65 m straight and turn right at the first corner.
  Go straight 520 m along the street and turn right onto Hongneung-ro.
  Walk straight for approx. 110 m.
  
  

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