When did Seoul Plaza reopen to the public?
Seoul Plaza reopened on the 1st of May 2004, after the Seoul Metropolitan Government demolished the existing traffic square and its forty-year-old fountain and rebuilt the site as a public open space.
Questions about Seoul Plaza
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How large is Seoul Plaza in square meters?
Seoul Plaza covers a total of 13,207 square meters (3,995 pyeong), of which 6,294 square meters (1,904 pyeong) is grass area.
What events have been held at Seoul Plaza?
Seoul Plaza has hosted protests against US beef imports in South Korea, the Korea Queer Culture Festival, and served as the Starting Line for The Amazing Race Australia 4.
Is Seoul Plaza a smoke-free zone?
Yes. As of the 1st of June 2011, the Seoul Metropolitan Government designated Seoul Plaza and Gwanghwamun Plaza as smoke-free zones. Smokers who violate the ban are fined.
Does Seoul Plaza have an ice rink in winter?
Every winter since 2004, Seoul Plaza has hosted an open-air ice rink from mid-December through February of the following year. After the rink closes, the lawn and fountain are restored for the warmer months.
How do you get to Seoul Plaza by subway?
Seoul Plaza is accessible via Subway Line 1 at City Hall Station, Exit 5, which is 89 meters away, approximately a one-minute walk.