Dosan Park — Attraction in Seoul

Dosan Park (Dosan Neighborhood Park) was established to commemorate the great patriotic spirit of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho, who dedicated himself to the independence and autonomy of the Republic of Korea, and to uphold his educational philosophy for the enlightenment of the people as a model for the nation. Dosan Park houses the joint graves of Dosan Ahn Chang-ho and his wife, the Dosan Ahn Chang-ho Memorial Hall, a monument, a statue, a monument to his words, commemorative sculptures, and sports facilities. The park is spacious and features well-maintained walking trails. On November 10, 1973, the Seoul Metropolitan Government relocated Dosan‘s grave, which had been buried at Manguri Cemetery, to this location. At the same time, the remains of his wife, Lee Hye-ryeon, were transported from Los Angeles, California, USA, and interred here as well. To the left of the park entrance is the Dosan Gisang Monument. The Dosan Gisang (島山氣像) represents the five spirits (independence spirit, truth spirit, cooperation spirit, reform spirit, and patriotism) that Dosan Ahn Chang-ho emphasized to our people in order to make Korea a new democratic nation of prosperity and morality that stands tall on the center stage of...

A Little Oasis with a well-cared matured landscape work but has a neglected and poorly laid and undervisited Memorial building for celebration of patriotic support of Ahn, Chang-ho and his comrades in the formation of early Korea.

It was really ugly to spot the fake faces and occasionally loud tourist groups for the photo shooting in and out of the park.

The local area to and from the park is still quite untidy with chaotic vehicle uses and behaviors where the municipality neglects its enforcement.

The park needs to have more tranquility that...

For a tourist, this spot is probably not that exciting but it is a nice spot to come take a morning jog if you live in the area nearby. Quite a number of locals take their dogs here for a walk and there are a number of outdoor exercise machines to keep people fit and active. There is a mini museum of sorts (along with a statue) dedicated to a...