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[EXO Showtime] EXO at Admiral Yi Soon Shin Statue

Admiral Yi Soon Shin Statue Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울 종로구 세종로) It is part of the Gwanghwamun Square, a famous tourist destination in Jongno District. Luhan said it's guarding King Sejong because it is located in front of the the king's statue. LOL The building you see on far right (with pillars) is the Sejong Center, a venue for many prestigious awards ceremony in South Korea. To know who Admiral Yi Soon Shin is, visit this site . FOLLOW US FOR MORE UPDATES! IMPORTANT NOTE: This post may not be 100% accurate.

[City Hunter] Lee Minho at Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue

photo of Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue (credits to Daily Travel Photos ) Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue Jongno1-ga 1, Jongno-gu, Seoul In City Hunter, it is the first place in Seoul which Johnny Lee upon arriving in the country from the United States of America. It is where Kim Nana was working as a sales representative too. credits: soompi --- NOTE: This blog post does not guarantee 100% accuracy. 

[Running Man] Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue & Kyo Bo Bookstore

Location: Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue & Kyo Bo Bookstore (Kyobo Life Building, Jongno1-ga 1, Jongno-gu, Seoul) DIRECTIONS: Subway Line 1: Jonggak Station (Exit 1), walk to Gwanghwamun Subway Line 5: Gwanghwamun Station (Exit 3), walk to Kyobo Life Building I so love books so I think these Kyobo Bookstores will be a part of my itinerary once I set foot on Seoul. It is like one of the biggest bookstores in Korea, I suppose - judging from its building. ^^ Plus, it is just across the Admiral Yi Sun Shin Statue, so I think it is just near the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts . ^^

(S.E.O.U.L. MV) Super Junior's Shindong & SNSD's Sunny - Admiral Yi Sun Sin Statue

Admiral Yi Sun Sin Statue (Sejongno Boulevard, Jongno-Gu, Seoul) Aside from commemorating the heroism of Admiral Yi Sun Shin , the spot where the statue is erected is a major tourist attraction because of the wonderful fountains that shoot water upwards. It is in Sejongno Boulevard. A crash course on Korean history from Wikipedia first: Admiral Yi Sun Shin was a famous naval commander during the Joseon Dynasty. He was best known as the genius commandant, and was acknowledged as so even by his Japanese counterparts - people he actually fought against. One of his greatest legacies was when he led the Korean navy against the Japanese forces on the Battle of Myeongnyang. Under his commands, his fleet became the last one standing after defeating 33 of the 133 warships of the enemy. Despite the absence of formal naval training, he managed to become one of the legendary admirals of Seoul. He was shot by a single bullet during the Battle of Noryang which led to his death; yet, ...