All 5 The Glory Filming Locations (2022)

더 글로리 · Netflix · starring Song Hye-kyo, Lee Do-hyun · in Rest of Korea, Seoul, Gangwon

Written by · Editor, Filmed in Korea · Last verified July 2026

The Jumunjin breakwater on the Gangneung coast, setting of The Glory's final scene
Photo: ⓒ Korea Tourism Organization (한국관광공사) · KOGL Type 3

Dong-eun's revenge map spans four provinces — and the Go-park ginkgo tree became an official drama-tour stop after the show aired.

1Cheongju Jungang Park

The park with the 900-year-old giant ginkgo and pavilion where Dong-eun learns and plays Go — including her games with Ha Do-yeong.

Address
117 Namsa-ro, Sangdang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
Getting there
Express bus from Seoul to Cheongju (about 1.5 hours), then a local bus or taxi to the downtown Seongan-gil area.

💡 Go in late autumn when the ancient ginkgo turns gold — the city now runs a small Glory drama-tour route around it.

2Gilsangsa Temple

The tranquil Seongbuk-dong temple where Hye-jeong kneels and begs Dong-eun for forgiveness.

Address
68 Seonjam-ro 5-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
Getting there
Line 4 to Hansung University Station, then green bus 02 or a short taxi up Seongbuk-dong.

💡 Free entry. It's an active temple — dress modestly, and don't skip the tea house on the grounds.

3Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort

The resort where the perpetrator clique's ski-trip scenes were filmed.

Address
688 Bukhangangbyeon-ro, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon
Getting there
Gyeongchun Line from Sangbong to Baegyang-ri Station — the resort entrance is at the station.

💡 Slopes run roughly December–February; off-season the gondola and grounds stay open.

4Cheongna Lake Park

The modern lakeside park in Incheon's Cheongna new town used for the fictional city of Semyeong, including Dong-eun's lakeside walks.

Address
204 Cheongnadae-ro, Seo-gu, Incheon
Getting there
Incheon Line 2 or AREX to Cheongna International City Station, then a short bus or taxi.

💡 The 32m observation tower lights up at night — dusk is the best visiting window.

5Sodol Breakwater (red lighthouse), Jumunjin

The Gangneung breakwater where Dong-eun and Yeo-jeong lean side by side in the final episode.

Address
Sodol area, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon
Getting there
KTX from Seoul to Gangneung, then a 300-series city bus north to Jumunjin (30–40 minutes).

💡 You're steps from Goblin's breakwater and the BTS bus stop at Hyangho Beach — three pilgrimages, one harbor town.

What you can’t visit

The high school scenes used a working girls’ school in Nonsan (not open to visitors), and Dong-eun’s Eden Villa apartment was a controlled production location. The public spots above are the full visitable set.

Routing note

The Glory pairs unusually well with other dramas’ trips: the Jumunjin finale breakwater slots straight into the Gangwon coast day trip (Goblin + BTS bus stop), and Elysian Gangchon is on the same Gyeongchun line as Gapyeong’s Nami Island cluster. Only Cheongju requires its own dedicated half-day.

Frequently asked questions

Where was The Glory filmed?

The Glory was filmed across Korea: Cheongju Jungang Park (the Go and giant-ginkgo scenes), Gilsangsa Temple in Seoul, the Elysian Gangchon ski resort, Cheongna Lake Park in Incheon (standing in for the fictional city of Semyeong), and the Sodol red-lighthouse breakwater in Jumunjin for the finale.

Where is the lighthouse scene at the end of The Glory?

The final scene where Dong-eun and Yeo-jeong lean side by side was filmed at the Sodol Breakwater red lighthouse in Jumunjin, Gangneung. Take the KTX from Seoul to Gangneung, then a 300-series city bus north to Jumunjin (30–40 minutes). It's just steps from Goblin's breakwater.

Where is Semyeong, the city in The Glory?

Semyeong is fictional. Its modern lakeside scenes, including Dong-eun's walks, were filmed at Cheongna Lake Park in Incheon's Cheongna new town. The park's 32m observation tower lights up at night, so dusk is the best time to visit.

Where is the ginkgo tree and Go park in The Glory?

The 900-year-old giant ginkgo and the pavilion where Dong-eun learns and plays Go are in Cheongju Jungang Park. Late autumn turns the ancient tree gold, and the city now runs a small Glory drama-tour route around it.

Can you visit the school from The Glory?

No. The high-school scenes used a working girls' school in Nonsan that isn't open to visitors, and Dong-eun's Eden Villa apartment was a controlled production location. The parks, temple, ski resort and breakwater above are the fully visitable spots.