Namsan Seoul Tower is a representative landmark of Seoul located in Namsan, Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Construction began in 1969 and was completed in 1975. This tower was initially used as a broadcast transmission tower and was an important communications facility. It opened to the general public in 1980 and became a representative tourist attraction in Seoul. Namsan Seoul Tower, located at the top of Namsan Mountain, consists of Seoul Tower Plaza and N Seoul Tower. N Seoul Tower is a name that combines Namsan + the initial ‘N’, which means ‘New’. The height of the tower is 479.7m above sea level on Namsan Mountain, and the height of the tower itself is 236.7m.

Namsan Seoul Tower is a popular tourist attraction among tourists due to its height and unique structure that can be seen from all over downtown Seoul. Inside the tower, there are convenient facilities such as a restaurants, cafe, and souvenir shop. There is an observation platform on the 4~5F of the tower. From the observatory, you can overlook the cityscape of Seoul in 360°. On the windows, the distances to buildings, tourist attractions, and cities around the world are engraved in the direction looking out. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Seoul, including the mountains and dense buildings all over Seoul and the Han River that runs through the city center.

Also, Namsan Seoul Tower is famous for its ‘lock of love.’ There is a custom to promise eternal love with your loved one by hanging a lock on the fence installed around the observatory. In addition, various cultural events and exhibitions are held every year, and it continues to be loved by domestic and foreign tourists. Namsan Seoul Tower not only functions as a broadcasting tower, but it is also a tourist attraction that symbolizes Seoul and is positioned as an important cultural icon that connects Seoul's past and present.