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Gwanghwamun Square, which was under construction for 1 year and 9 months, has become wider and returned to the citizens' arms.

However, there is controversy over the policy of not permitting assemblies and demonstrations.

We will connect you on the spot.



Reporter Ha-jeong Park, it rained in Seoul today (the 6th), but there are many people behind reporter Park.



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Yes, a little while ago, at 7 o'clock, the opening ceremony of Gwanghwamun Plaza started under the name of 'Bitmorak', which means 'the joy of gathering light'.



In the plaza that has been reopened from 11 am today, many citizens are enjoying summer despite the sultry weather with occasional showers.



Now, the commemorative event is being broadcast on the outer wall of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, and the 'media façade' event, which projects a laser beam on the outer wall of the building, starts at 8:25 after a while.



The event runs until the 15th of the following month, and can be seen every evening from 8 to 11 pm.



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How has the appearance of the square changed?



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Yes, I came and looked around since noon today, and it felt like a park.



As the lane in front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts disappeared, the square area increased by 2.1 times.



About 5,000 trees were planted in the spacious space, and there were places to sit and rest.



[Kim Han-wook / Seongdong-gu, Seoul: It seems that the surrounding environment paid a lot of attention.

Clean and nice.



[Ok-soon Kim/Seongdong-gu, Seoul: It opens your mind, changes your mood, and feels so good.]



In front of the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, the new Myeongnyang Fountain or Tunnel Fountain was created for children to play in the water.



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[Seunggyun Oh/Jung-gu, Incheon: (In the water) I brought aqua shoes and rash guards to go in and play.

It was complicated because cars go on both sides, but (now) I feel a little safer.]



On the other side of the square, the site of the old Joseon Dynasty temple excavated during construction is preserved. The historicity was also preserved, such as preparing a waterway.



The Seoul Metropolitan Government has a policy of not allowing any gatherings or demonstrations that may make noise or obstruct passage so that the plaza becomes a resting place. We are urging the policy to be withdrawn.



(Video coverage: Chan-soo Lee, on-site moderator: Compilation-hyung, Video editing: Ji-in Park)