The National Assembly Building
This morning I went to visit the National Assembly building in Seoul. I must admit I only went there because I mistakenly thought that Yeouido station (line 5) was on that island in the middle of the Han river with all the birds on it.
The National Assembly grounds are open to the public but the building itself is off limits. When I was there I saw two young policemen chasing escorting away a couple with a child who had wandered beyond the barrier to take photographs on the front steps.
There are some interesting sculptures in front of the National Assembly. I like the two stone Korean tigers, the fountain and the bronze of a female Korean with men behind her (it had a twin fronted by a male Korean). I can’t think of the style of the bronze, it looked like the kind of heroic statue one associates with Communist countries.
The rest of the grounds are rather like a large park. I saw signs to something called the Memorial Building but I didn’t find out what it was.
Yeouido station is actually quite a walk from the Assembly Building. When you arrive at the subway you’ll see a sign directing you to the appropriate exit, after that walk straight on through an area of offices, through the central square of Yeouido park and then onwards. You can’t miss the Assembly Building because it has a green domed roof.
On the way back I had lunch in the Outback Steakhouse next to Yeouido station. The food there is better than Burger King (which is also nearby) but rather expensive.
I’m sorry I can’t give clearer directions. It was hot today so I’m whacked. 
View from the National Assembly Building
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