About
[Prologue]
Part 1. Tapgol Park and the Modernization of Seoul
Part 2. Tapgol Park as an Urban Park in Seoul
Part 3. Tapgol Park and the Liberation of Seoul
[Epilogue]
Tapgol Park was initially built to widely promote the leisure amidst the modernization of Seoul during the Korean Empire.
The reason why Tapgol Park is called the first urban park in Seoul is because of its prime location in downtown for use by local residents, unlike other remote parks intended for international visitors.
Tapgol Park took on different significance over time following the Japanese occupation and the liberation of Korea. However, it remains an urban park frequented by citizens to relax and enjoy leisure.
We hope that this exhibition changes people’s awareness of Tapgol Park as not just a park visited by seniors, but as an urban park that served and still serves significant roles.