Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul to be Redeveloped
Is it just me or is Gwanghwamun Square seem like it is in a state of constant redevelopment?:
In two years, Gwanghwamun Square may be grander above ground and more complex below as the Seoul city government plans to remove structures on the square and build an underground plaza connecting at least five different subway and train lines.
Joong Ang Ilbo
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday that it selected a blueprint to renovate the square in central Seoul located south of Gyeongbok Palace by 2021.
“The announcement today is about more detailed plans to a project that was proposed last April with the Cultural Heritage Administration,” the city government said in a statement Monday.
“We have decided on a winning design for the square that will focus on bringing back the historical value of the square and making it more pedestrian-friendly.”
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More space for pro-Commie demonstrations.
they want to use it to commemorate the candlelight communist that supported the judicial coup against the rightfully sitting true President of South Korea.
Guess the US should get to moving the Embassy ASAP. It will be first building affected. Any delay on redevelopment will be blamed on the US.