Monuments of South Korea

South Korea has a deep history and a heroic military past. Almost all monuments established in the country are devoted to heroism, wisdom and courage in the person of one person or the whole army. Some memorials remind Koreans and tourists of the most important events, from which the countdown of a new time for South Korea began.

Monuments of Seoul

The capital has monuments to the legendary people, whose name is known to every Korean. Also in Seoul there is a monument to the legendary Russian cruiser. To see all the monuments in Seoul is to learn a lot about the history of South Korea. So, the capital monuments:

1. War Memorial of the Republic of Korea . It is located on the territory of the Military Museum and is one of the most important monuments in the country, as it symbolizes its difficult history. The monument has a tragic plot, which, on the one hand, demonstrates the heroism of Korean soldiers, and on the other - the woes of mothers who are forced to accompany their children to the war.
2. The monument is the "38th parallel". This monument was created in memory of the first border between North and South Korea. It was laid in 1896 and was the beginning of a new history for the state.
3. The statue of Admiral Li Song Xing. The 17-meter high monument is dedicated to the naval commander and the national hero. Li Song Xing is one of the most legendary figures in the history of the country. He was born in the second half of the 16th century and participated in 23 battles for 8 years, none of which lost. The monument was installed in 1968 in the heart of Seoul, next to Kebokkun .
4. The statue of King Sejong. One of the most famous monuments of South Korea. The height of the statue is 9.5 m, it is installed on Gwanghwamun Square. The monument is painted in gold, which indicates the prosperity of the country during the reign of Sejong the Great, and the image of the king with an open book in his hands is a tribute to his wise rule.
5. The Gate of Independence. The memorial complex, made of granite, symbolizes freedom from Japan . The monument was installed in 1897, immediately after the Japanese-Chinese War. The height of the memorial is 14 m, width - 11 m.
6. The monument "Cruiser" Varyag " . The monument was erected in honor of Russian sailors who fought against the Japanese on a famous cruiser. In battle, the ship was accompanied by gunboats, the battle was unequal. After it, the Japanese showed admiration for the courage of Russian sailors and even called the battle "an example of samurai honor."

Other monuments of South Korea

Significant monuments of South Korea are established not only in Seoul, but also in other cities. The architecture of some monuments may seem even more interesting than the capital, so their inspection will provide tourists aesthetic pleasure and open new pages of the history of South Korea. The most important of them are:

1. Monument-ship Kobuxon in Yeosu . It is a copy of the legendary turtle ship, which was built under the direction of Li Song Sin and in which the admiral spent most of his successful battles. Historians suggest that the ship was armored, which for the XVI century is almost a fantastic fact. The monument is installed next to the Dolsan Bridge.
2. Monument to Li Sung Sin in Yeosu. Near the coast in Yeosu towers a statue of Lee Sun Cin, which stands on a self-designed turtle ship.
3. Monument to Kim Si Minh in Jeju . The memorial is dedicated to the great commander, who became famous during the seven-year war with the Japanese. He defeated the enemy, despite the fact that his army was 7 times smaller. The statue of Kim Xi Min is raised to a high pedestal, his menacing look and extended hand seem to indicate to potential enemies that they will never again be able to capture Jeju.