Lee Seungman Memorial, Seoul

Lee Seung-man was the first president of South Korea who took over the reigns of the country's administration as it emerged from the Korean War and led the country through the turmoil of the Cold War. His presidency lasted from August 1948 to April 1960 and ended in his resignation over political dissents. Lee Seung-man Memorial was the erstwhile residence of Lee Seung-man.

Lee Seung-man lived here through the period following the Korean War and planned out the cabinet here after having been chosen out to head the government on 20th July, 1948. A huge statue of the veteran leader was put up here in 1988 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of this election. The memorial is housed in the main building, outhouse and a number of annex buildings. The Lee Seung-man Memorial is located in the vicinity of the Korea National Open University in Seoul. On the 28th December 1982 it was bestowed the recognition as Seoul's No. 6 Treasure. The Lee Seung-man Memorial of Seoul preserves the land's legacy and reminds us of the indomitable spirit of the land that has risen to greatness rising above its traumatic past.

The Lee Seung-man Memorial is easily accessible by the Subway. Alighting at the Hyehwa Subway Station, if one proceeds through the Line 4 Exit 2 towards the Korea National Open University. One needs to go past a primary school and the Ewha-dong Office to get to the memorial. It can be reached by a 15 minute walk.

The Lee Seung-man Memorial, Seoul is open to the public all round the year and no admission fee is charged.

Address:
Lee Seung-man Memorial,
1-2, Ewha-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Telephonic enquiries can be addressed directly to the memorial at +82-2-762-3171or to the Korea Travel Phone at +82-2-1330

Memorial Timings: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Entry restricted after 3 p.m.)