Olympic Park, Seoul


Seoul Olympic Park, shortened to Olpark, is an Olympic Park built to host the 1988 Summer Olympics. It is located in Songpa-gu, Bangi-dong. The two nearest subway stations are Mongchontoseong and Olympic Park.
exhibition was shown at the Olympic Park in Seoul in 2005.

Competition facilities

Built between December 31, 1986 and August 31, 1988, it was designed by the architect Kim Chung-up to celebrate the spirit of the Seoul Olympic Games and also to symbolize the ability of the Korean people. Alongside the pillars there are structures similar to wings, under which there's a mural called "A Painting of Four Spirits". In the mural are shown a phoenix, a turtle, a tiger and a dragon ascending towards heaven, representing the strength of Koreans and their freedom.
Under the gate is an eternal flame, as well as a declaration of peace calling for world harmony and happiness for all citizens of the world.