3/25 Describe Sejongno in Seoul.

Sejongno is the busiest and most prominent boulevard in Seoul. It’s located in the downtown area.

* the most prominent: 가장 중요한, 유명한

* boulevard: 대로

ex> Myeongdong is one of the busiest shopping districts in Seoul.

ex> There are many high-rise buildings in the downtown area.

There are many landmarks along this road. The government complex, Sejong culture Center, and even the U.S. Embassy are all on Sejongno.

* landmark: 명소, 이정표

ex> The tower is considered a landmark among tourists.

At the far end of the boulevard is Gyeongbok Palace, which was where the royal family used to live in during the Chosun Dynasty.

Admiral Yi Sun-shin bravely fought against the Japanese invasion back in history.

* back in history: 과거 역사 속에

ex> Korea used to have a class system back in history.

More recently, a statue of King Sejong the Great was erected on Sejongno.

He was one of the greatest kings in Korean history, who created the Korean alphabet, Hangul.

ex> I think he was one of the greatest kings in history.

@ This road is always busy.  이 길은 항상 막혀. 

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1.      This is one of the busiest streets in Seoul.

2.      I used to live in the downtown area.

3.      The museum is a historic landmark.

4.      The two countries had a conflict of interest back in history.

@ Related Topics>> Sejongno and Gwanghwamun sqare, King Sejong the Great