At the turn of the 19th century, Korea’s autonomy was threatened by several world powers. Located on Seoul Plaza, the Wongudan Altar was the Temple of Heaven, a symbol of independence for Korea’s short-lived Daehan Empire.
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The unveiling of a controversial, renovated Gwanghwamun Plaza has created a new centerpiece in downtown Seoul. Long a busy city intersection, what was 16 lanes of traffic is now punctuated by a 19,000-square-meter public plaza.
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Seoul Folk Flea Market (서울풍물시장)
Links to my KBS World Radio interviews: Simon Bureau of the Canadian Chamber / Cho Jae Hyun of the ASEAN-Korea Centre / Sonia Hong of Visit Korea Year / Journalist Don Kirk / Peter Liptak on Korean Idioms / Stephen Revere of 10 Magazine / Artist Vincent Sung / North Korea Human Rights Activist Lauren Walker
