독립운동: 겹쳐진 시선 The Independence Movement: Layered Gazes
서울 시청앞
이곳 서울광장은 1919년 고종 황제의 장례 이후 시민들이 모여 3·1운동의 출발점이 된 장소로, 일제의 도시 계획 완공 직후 시청 건물이 세워졌으며 이후 민주화 운동의 중심으로 자리 잡았습니다
Seoul City Hall Plaza
Seoul Plaza, in front of the current City Hall, was the site where crowds of citizens gathered in 1919 following the funeral of Emperor Gojong. The widespread belief that his death was suspicious fueled public anger and ultimately sparked the March 1st Independence Movement. This square thus became one of the symbolic starting points of Korea’s nonviolent protests against Japanese colonial rule. The old City Hall building was constructed shortly after Japan implemented its colonial urban planning system, and over time, the area evolved into a central site for pro-democracy movements in Korea's modern history. Today, Seoul Plaza continues to serve as a space for public gatherings and civic expression.
