November 09, 2009. It was our last day in our brief visit to South Korea. We only had half the day to see the city one last time before heading off to the airport for our flight back to Manila.

That morning, we decided to take a stroll at Gwanghwamun Square. The square used to be lanes of one of the major roads in the city which the government decided to turn into a park of sorts. The place was just opened to the public in August 2009. At the middle of the square is a big monument of Korea’s most revered king, King Sejong. Towards the southern end of the plaza is another statue of one of Korea’s most famous admirals. The plaza is located in front of the main gate of Geongbokgung, Seoul’s main ancient palace complex.

I also took the opportunity to take street photos around the square, of pedestrians and other citizens of Seoul going about their daily routines.