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Yeouido Park - 여의도공원
Yeouido Park, known as 여의도공원 in Korean, is situated in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. This park stretches from northeast to southwest across the heart of the island and offers a vast open space that's a favorite among cyclists and skateboarders. It features pathways adorned with trees and seasonal blooms. The transformation of this area into a park occurred in recent years. During the Japanese colonial period, this site hosted Seoul's inaugural airport, Yeouido Airport, constructed in April 1924. In the 1970s, as part of the Han River development initiative led by President Park Chung-hee, the area was redesigned into an asphalt strip and named May 16 Square, commemorating the 1961 coup he spearheaded. In May 1984, Pope John Paul II conducted a canonization mass in the park, honoring Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and 101 other martyrs executed during the Joseon Dynasty. After being concealed under asphalt for 27 years, May 16 Square underwent revitalization and was officially reopened on July 5, 1999.
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