Gwanghwamun Square
광화문 광장
Park in Jongno-gu. Open 24 hours. Plan about 30 minutes. 2 min walk from Gwanghwamun Station.
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Information: Korea Tourism Organization (TourAPI)Gwanghwamun Square is centered around Sejong-ro, the main street of Seoul with 600 years of history, and an open public space for historical and cultural experiences inspired by restoring the old Yukjo Street. Woldae (Elevated Ceremonial Stage) was reconstructed at the entrance of the "The Space that Recovers the History of Gwanghwamun," and the statue of Haetae, an imaginary animal that judges good and evil, has been restored. In addition, traces of Yukjo Street, the main street of Hanyang in the past, were restored in the "Space that recreates the scenery of Yukjo Street" near Sejong-ro Park, with a scale model installed. This is an excellent place for a stroll with beautiful scenery, including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain.
Our guide
Gwanghwamun Square is 22 min from Seoul Station (Line 1 to Jonggak), 25 min from Myeongdong (Line 4 to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park, then Line 5), 26 min from Hongik Univ. (AREX to Gongdeok, then Line 5) and 45 min from Gangnam. From Incheon Airport about 1 h 15 and Gimpo 40 min, on AREX to Gongdeok and Line 5 to Gwanghwamun Station.
Within a 15-minute walk of the square: Ilmin Art Museum 6 min, Gwanghwamun Gate and Gyeongbokgung Palace 7 min, the National Palace Museum of Korea 9 min. Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesdays and Ilmin on Mondays.
Staying close: Gwanghwamun Station, a short walk from the square, is the nearest area we suggest for a base by our estimate, with 71 hotels within walking distance; City Hall Station is 12 min away with 107 hotels.
Travel times are estimates from our transit model, Oct 2026.
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Within a 20-minute walk.
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