๐ Gwanghwamun Square
Seoul ยท Jongno-gu ยท History / K-Culture
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A wide public square in front of Gwanghwamun Gate, with the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin and a fountain that is lit at night.
01. Essential InformationHours, closed days, admission, access and visit time
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hours, all year.
- Closed days
- Check the official page.
- Admission
- Free.
- Area
- Seoul, Jongno-gu
- How to get there
- Near Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5)
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
Hours, prices and closing days change and listings often disagree. Confirm on the official page before you go.
02. About this placeWhat it is and why people visit
A wide public square in front of Gwanghwamun Gate, with the statues of King Sejong and Admiral Yi Sun-sin and a fountain that is lit at night.
03. Highlights & Things to SeeThe main sights and experiences
- Recommended: The Myeongnyang fountain in the evening, with Gyeongbokgung behind it
06. How to Get There & NearbyDirections from where you are, and places close by
Near Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5).
Nearby attractions
- National Museum of Korean Contemporary History ยท 0.2 km away
- Kyobo Book Centre Gwanghwamun ยท 0.2 km away
- Cheonggyecheon Stream ยท 0.4 km away
07. Official Information & UpdatesOfficial pages, notices and the date we checked
Information checked: 2026-10-24. Details come from VISITKOREA, Visit Seoul, Visit Busan, Visit Jeju and the official pages of each place. We could not confirm every detail for every place, so please check the official page for the latest notices.