Sight · Jongno & palaces
Gwanghwamun Square
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Gwanghwamun Square

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Map
Line 5
Gwanghwamun Stn · 1 min walk
Time here
1–2 hours
Price
Free
For visitors
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Seoul's main boulevard, with King Sejong and Admiral Yi statues framed by the palace gate.

Hours
Open 24 hours · None
Tip
Start here and walk north through Gwanghwamun gate into Gyeongbokgung.

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Based on 2 sources · checked on Kakao Map 2026-09-28