The World Peace Gate features a unique design meant to represent the harmony of the universe and the convergence of global cultures.
An eternal flame burns beneath the World Peace Gate to symbolize the hope for world peace and the legacy of the 1988 Games.
The plaza's design incorporates architectural elements that reflect traditional Korean aesthetics blended with post-modern structural engineering.
The concrete structure of the World Peace Gate was meticulously calculated to withstand significant seismic activity.
Peace Plaza is a major public square located within the Olympic Park complex in Seoul, South Korea. It serves as the primary gateway to the park, framed by the World Peace Gate, a massive structure designed by architect Kim Chung-up for the 1988 Summer Olympics. The plaza covers an expansive paved area designed to accommodate large public gatherings and cultural events. It is flanked by a large water fountain and features a variety of international flags commemorating the Olympic spirit. The site serves as a transition point between the urban Olympic-ro streetscape and the vast green spaces of the park interior. Visitors frequently use the plaza as a starting point for exploring the surrounding art installations and historical monuments within the Olympic Park grounds.
From the center of the plaza looking directly up at the curved underbelly of the World Peace Gate.
Visit during the early morning if you want to capture the World Peace Gate without crowds in the background.
Check the park's central stage schedule if you prefer to avoid loud, amplified events in the plaza.
Bring a hat and sunscreen, as the expansive, open pavement of the plaza offers almost no natural shade.
Do not attempt to climb or touch the art installations or the base of the World Peace Gate.
