Seoul Plaza Plaza

Address: Seoul Plaza, 110 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Website: http://english.seoul.go.kr/

Hours: Open public square, 24 hours

Admission: Free

Seoul Plaza is a large public square directly in front of Seoul City Hall in central Seoul’s Jung‑gu district. It functions as an open civic space used for public events, festivals, and demonstrations.

The plaza features an open lawn area, paved sections for gatherings, and a water feature; temporary installations and markets are common. It provides clear sightlines to the City Hall building and is adjacent to cultural and governmental buildings in the city center.

The space was created and later adapted as part of urban redevelopment to provide a central public square for civic activity. Since its establishment it has been used regularly for concerts, seasonal displays and civic events.

Seoul Plaza sits in downtown Seoul, immediately outside Seoul City Hall and a short walk from City Hall Station on Seoul’s metro network.

• Event space: Hosts seasonal public events, demonstrations, and city festivals, and is an open lawn and fountain area directly in front of Seoul City Hall.

Seoul Plaza sits in front of Seoul City Hall in Jung-gu. From City Hall Station (Seoul Metro Line 1 and Line 2), use exit 1 or 2 - the plaza is a one- to two-minute walk. It is also a short walk from Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5).

• Arrive at dawn to see morning light spill over the City Hall facade and to avoid afternoon flash-mobs of office workers on lunch break.
• On summer weekends the plaza hosts open-air performances - look at the Seoul city events calendar for schedules.
• Stand on the fountain lip and watch the LED lights play across the square after dark; it's an unexpectedly local spectacle.