Seoul is a city in constant motion continuously reshaped by the lives, ambitions, and stories of its residents. At its center, Gwanghwamun stands as one of Korea’s most enduring landmarks, a place where the country’s historical legacy intersects with its modern identity.

 

It was here that electric light first illuminated the night sky of modern Korea, signaling not only a technological milestone but the beginning of a new urban rhythm. That early glow helped define the pace, character, and confidence of a city determined to transform itself.

 

Seoul Light Gwanghwamun 2025 revives this origin point, drawing on the symbolism of that inaugural light to reflect a metropolis that continues to innovate, adapt, and reimagine its future. The event illuminates more than buildings, it highlights the evolving narrative of a city that remains one of Asia’s most dynamic cultural and economic hubs.