Wolnam Park

Wolnam Park, a green haven in the city centre

The Seoul audio-guided tour invites you to a green stop at Wolnam Park, located opposite Jongmyo Shrine. A small haven of calm in the heart of the city, it is pleasant for a walk or a break, a stone's throw from one of the most symbolic sites of Korea.

A tribute to a Korean patriot

The park pays tribute to the Korean patriot Wolnam Sang-Jae Lee, of whom a large statue stands inside. An activist for education and youth during the Japanese occupation, he fought for national independence and remains a true hero in the eyes of Koreans. The statue, erected a few metres from Jongmyo Shrine, perpetuates his memory in a peaceful setting.

What there is to see

The park offers a pleasant green space for a walk or a picnic, away from the bustle of the city. The statue of the patriot Wolnam Sang-Jae Lee forms its central point and invites a moment of reflection on the history of Korean independence. Its immediate proximity to Jongmyo Shrine makes it a natural stop on the walk.

Practical information

Wolnam Park is opposite Jongmyo Shrine, in the centre of Seoul. It is a public space freely accessible and on the level during opening hours. An ideal green stop between two visits of the historic district.

Who was Wolnam Sang-Jae Lee?

He was a Korean patriot, an activist for education and youth during the Japanese occupation, who fought for national independence.

Where is Wolnam Park?

It is opposite Jongmyo Shrine, in the heart of the historic centre of Seoul, and forms a pleasant green haven.