Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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services 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm Sun, 10.30am Wed, 9.30pm Fri; Line 9 to National
Assembly, Exit 1)
Founded in 1958, this giant Pentecostal church, with some 830,000 mem-
bers, has been based on Yeouido since 1973. A visit during the Sunday services, when
tens of thousands pack the circular, cathedral-sized building, is highly recommended.
Huge TV screens flank the altar and there's a 150-member choir and orchestra. The for-
eigners' sections, where headphones provide a translation of the service, are on the 3rd
and 4th floor in the balcony.
NOTABLE BUILDING
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Home to South Korea's parliament since 1975, the interior of this green domed building
can be viewed only as part of a tour (in Korean, and lasting around one hour); you should
apply three days in advance via the website. The central Rotunda Hall is impressive as is
the Plenary Chamber where the MPs sit. On weekends, only the separate Memorial Hall
section of the complex is open. The pleasant grounds with a fountain and an elaborate
hanok
(traditional wooden house; used for official functions) are worth a wander.
PARK
SEONYUDO PARK
OFFLINE MAP
award-winning nature space covers the island of Seonyudo, formerly the site of a water-
filtration plant. The old industrial buildings have been cleverly adapted as part of the new
landscaping and gardens which include lily-covered ponds, plant nurseries and exhibitions
halls.
