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Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue (Baekbeom Plaza) (백범김구선생상(백범 광장))

Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue (Baekbeom Plaza) (백범김구선생상(백범 광장)) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue (Baekbeom Plaza) (백범김구선생상(백범 광장))

Baekbeom Kim Koo Statue is located in Baekbeom Plaza in Namsan Park, Seoul. Erected in August 1969, the statue stands at a x_height of 10 meters. It commemorates the patriotic spirit of Kim Koo, who was both an independence activist and a politician in South Korea. During the Japanese colonial period, he actively participated in anti-Japanese movements, and after liberation, he played a leading role in the establishment of the government of the Republic of Korea.

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Why go

Baekbeom Plaza in Seoul's Namsan Park is home to a prominent bronze statue of Kim Koo, one of Korea's most revered independence movement leaders. The plaza serves as a quiet civic space where visitors can reflect on Korea's struggle for sovereignty during the Japanese colonial period. Kim Koo, known by his pen name Baekbeom, led the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea in exile and remains a national symbol of patriotism. The open plaza offers shaded seating, views toward Namsan, and a contemplative atmosphere that draws both Korean locals and history-minded foreign visitors.

Quick highlights

  • Bronze statue honors Korea's iconic independence movement leader, Kim Koo.
  • Set within Namsan Park, offering a calm, shaded public space.
  • A meaningful site for understanding Korea's colonial-era resistance history.
  • Easy access from central Seoul makes it a convenient cultural stop.
  • The plaza provides open views toward Namsan and surrounding greenery.

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