A foreign friend of mine once went to the museum first on Hangul Day, saw only a long line, and turned back. It was a day when crowds gather, and they said they didn't know which day the museum is closed or what the event schedule was. If you know the order and how to prepare, the day goes much more smoothly. ## Morning: Start at Gwanghwamun Square A big statue of King Sejong sits in Gwanghwamun Square. Right behind it is Gyeongbokgung. This was the palace where King Sejong worked, so the statue was set up here. Underground, beneath the statue, there is an exhibition space that tells the story of King Sejong. Be sure to check the opening hours and closed days on the Seoul city website or the plaza's information website. In front of the statue, you meet the man who created the letters, and underground, you see what he did. ## After lunch, head to the National Hangeul Museum in Yongsan Just take the subway to Ichon Station. An underground passage connects Ichon Station to the museum, so it's fine even when it rains. The museum is in the same park as the National Museum of Korea. Check the museum's website in advance for its days off and Hangeul Day events. Here you can see how people used the letters after they were created. There are old books, letters, and even signs from today. It shows how the letters didn't stay only in books but grew within people's lives. That's why a museum is a good follow-up to the square. The square shows why the letters were created, and the museum shows how those letters spread. ## When your legs hurt You can rest inside the museum, or take a walk in the park outside. At Gwanghwamun, you do a lot of walking. Wear comfortable shoes. Don't try to see the whole exhibition; just take your time with a few places you like. If you leave the museum around sunset, the day ends just right.