Destination briefing
Why travelers stop here
Story of King Sejong and Story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin is a space where you can experience vivid history in the heart of the city. It is an exhibition hall established to honor the life and achievements of King Sejong the Great, the 4th king of the Joseon Dynasty, and Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who made great contributions during the Imjin War, and is operated by the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. The Story of King Sejong exhibition hall opened on October 9, 2009, to commemorate Hangeul Day, and the Story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin exhibition hall opened on April 28, 2010, to commemorate the birthday of Admiral Yi Sun-sin. The Story of King Sejong exhibition hall consists of 12 exhibition spaces, including Human, Sejong, People-Centered Ideology, Creation of Hangeul, Science and Art, Military Policy, and Hangeul Gallery. The Story of Admiral Yi Sun-sin exhibition hall consists of 6 exhibition spaces: The Life of the Sacred Hero Yi Sun-sin, Joseon Warships, Seven Years of Naval Battles, Human Yi Sun-sin through the Nanjung Ilgi, Yi Sun-sin's Leadership, and Video Experience Hall. It operates various experience and education programs, providing a space to experience vivid history, and has established itself as a Seoul tourist attraction visited by approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.
Address: B175, Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Sejong-ro)
OTA-ready stop
Built into inbound routes and day-tour planning.
Local context
서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 지하175 (세종로)
Travel fit
Culture · Seoul
