Gwanghwamun Square

About

Seoul's heart, where history meets modern vibes, pop-ups, and holiday magic all year round.

Why go

• Feel seoul's prosperity and brilliant history
• Soak in the holiday spirit and vibrant city energy
• A place to chill with kids on hot days

Must try

• Christmas market
• Statues of king sejong and admiral yi sun-sin
• Seoul outdoor library
• Seoul summer beach festival
• Bts comeback live event

Pro tips

• Allow 30-45 mins for central square & views
• Metro: gwanghwamun station on line 5
• Free to visit
• Take photos with the statues
• Check latest schedule before visiting

Good to know

• Can be very busy and crowded
• Christmas market queues can be long
• Requires patience for photography

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (13854 reviews)

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