Korea Pt 23: Seoul Olympic Park

Covering over 1.5 million square meters and the ancient site of the Mongchon Toseong Fortress (with its moat dating back to the early Baekche Kingdom), Olympic Park preserves the spirit of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. The stadiums, arranged in a fan-shaped pattern around the park, were the main stages for the sports events. With extensive grassy fields, sculpture gardens, walking paths, and rest areas, the park is open all day as a multi-purpose area for leisure, sports, and cultural activities.

Seoul Olympic Museum
Commemorative monuments and the Seoul Olympic Museum preserve the inspiration of the Seoul Olympics. World Peace Gate, "Rendezvous in Seoul," and the "Wall of Glory" are included with various other items in the Seoul Olympic Museum and will remain as a great legacy to it's Korean descendants. Over 200 sculptures made by 155 world-renowned artists are scattered around the park.

The World Peace Gate
The imposing steel frame and reinforced iron structure is 24 meters high, 37 meters wide, and 62 meters in length. The structure's wing-shaped design evokes both beauty and majesty. By bringing together elements of traditional and modern architecture, the architect conveys the images of a leap forward and of ascension. The lower side of the structure's wing-lke ceiling contains paintings of various symbolic forms including a blue dragon, a phoenix, tiger, and turtle.
Thanks for watching. This place was fun to see.

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[bundangbear]

Excellent editing. Man, I've never been there myself. It's near Jamsil, isn't it?

[deck2233]

Yes about Ten min from there. What you got planned for Chusok?

[jot181]

Wow! I am impressed the way you took those pictures ... you are so creative. Keep posting Deck... I love your Korea videos and your channel is one of my favorite to visit. Excellent work! 10/5 stars !!!!!!!!! :)

[fragileLaine0911]

Great video...you are really good at taking photos. You have nice choice of place... and I like the music and the pacing too. Keep posting! 5***** :)

[bundangbear]

I'll be catching a quick flight to the Philippines. I haven't been back there in a while. BTW, thanks for your thoughts. They mean more to you than you know...peace...