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• Information
  Introduction
  Gwanghwamun Square is a public square with over 600 years of history. Located at the center of Sejong-ro Road, it focuses on people first, cars later. With Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain in the background, the square restored the past, serving as a cultural and historical space. Various statues and structures were reproduced to bring back the historical look.
  
  Opening date
  August 1, 2009
  
  Closed
  N/A (Open all year round)
  
  Operating Hours
  Open 24 hr
  
  Parking Facilities
  Not available
  
  Admission Fees
  Free
  
  Available Facilities
  Central square, Haechi yard, flower carpet, historical road, fountain, gift shop
  
  Restrooms
  Available
  
  
• Tourist Sites

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    Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin (충무공 이순신 동상)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Architectural & Sculptural Highlights
    The Statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Shin was erected at the front of Gwanghwamun Square on April 27, 1968, in honor of the brave spirit and leadership of the Admiral. ...

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    King Sejong Statue (세종대왕 동상)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Architectural & Sculptural Highlights
    The King Sejong Statue was erected at the center of Gwanghawmun Square, in front of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Sitting with a gentle smile on his face and a book in ...

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    The Story of King Sejong (세종이야기)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    The Story of King Sejong comprises six different sections with a total area of 3,200 square meters. The museum consists of exhibition zones, an event space, vid...

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    The Story of Admiral Yi Sunshin (충무공 이야기)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Exhibition & Memorial Halls
    "If you are prepared to fight to the death, you will live. If you avoid battles to preserve your life, you will die." - Nanjung Ilgi (War Diary of Admiral Yi Su...

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    KT Square (KT스퀘어)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Industrial Tours
    KT Square is a multi-complex that offers various cultural performances as well as hands-on experiences of the latest in IT technology. Gallery 130 showcases the...

• Accommodation

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    Koreana Hotel (코리아나 호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    Koreana Hotel has been one of the top notch traveler's picks for more than 30 years, having the business motto 'comfort for our customers.' The hotel is located...

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    New Kukje Hotel (뉴국제호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    New Kukje Hotel, located behind Seoul City Hall, provide guests with easy access to heritage sites such as Deoksugung Palace and Gyeongbokgung Palace, cultural ...

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    New Seoul Hotel (뉴서울호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    New Seoul Hotel is conveniently located in central Seoul near City Hall, providing guests with easy access to shopping, sightseeing, and more. The guestrooms ar...

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    Hotel The Plaza (플라자호텔)

    Region : Jung-gu Seoul
    Type : Tourist Hotel
    The hotel is ideally situated in the center of Seoul, located close to many office areas, major banks, the hotel, and the city's main public transportation junc...

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    Sieunjae [Korea Quality] / 시은재 [한국관광 품질인증]

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Hanok
    Located in Gyeongun-dong, Jongno-gu at the very heart of Seoul, Sieunjae is a hanok with a longstanding tradition. It has three guestrooms including the anbang...

• Restaurants

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    Gwanghwamun Hanokjip (광화문한옥집)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Korean Food
    A store with rooms reproducing a traditional kitchen. The best menu at this restaurant is napa wraps with pork. This is a Korean cuisine located in Gwanghwamun ...

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    Geumyongmun (금용문)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Chinese Food
    This is a Chinese (cuisine) located in Gwanghwamun Gate, Seoul. The best menu at this restaurant is dim sum. A restaurant selling authentic Chinese cuisine.

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    Ilpumdang Premium (일품당프리미엄)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Japanese Food
    A shabu-shabu specialty restaurant located in Gwanghwamun Gate, Seoul. A store with rooms. The most famous menu is shabu-shabu.

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    Samjeon Hoejeon Chobap (삼전회전초밥)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Japanese Food
    At Samjeon Hoejeon Chobap, you can sit back and relax as fresh sushi dishes such as eel sushi, tuna sushi, salmon sushi, and shrimp sushi come by you on the con...

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    Yu Yuan (유 유안)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Chinese Food
    With a name derived from Shanghai's beautiful garden, Yu Yuan displays the glamorous exuberance and abundance of Shanghai in the 1920s. Offered menus are mostly...

• Shopping

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    Dongwha Duty Free Shop (동화면세점)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Duty Free Shops
    Dongwha Duty Free offers only the world’s best brands for sale. Visitors can shop for the latest popular brands in perfume, cosmetics, accessories, leather good...

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    Insa-Dong National Souvenir Center (한국관광명품점(인사동))

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    Operated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and Korea Tourism Association, the National Souvenir Center has strict standards for the brands sold, o...

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    Knife Gallery (나이프갤러리)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Shops/Malls
    The only knife specialty museum in Korea, this Insa-dong gallery is home to over 6,000 knives from all over the world. They include traditional Korean and Japan...

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    Hanji Chueok (Recollections) (한지추억)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Craft Workshops
    Hanji Chueok (Recollections) is one of the better-known craft shops in Insa-dong and has even been featured by a number of international magazines. Prepared usi...

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    Arirang Master Crafts Shop (아리랑명품관)

    Region : Jongno-gu Seoul
    Type : Souvenir Shops
    Arirang Master Crafts Shop is a comprehensive shopping center dealing with traditional Korean crafts. It covers traditional crafts by famous artists, pottery fo...

• Transportation
  Directions
  [Subway]
  1) City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1 & 2), Exit 3.
  2) Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6 & 7.
  3) Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 1, 2 & 8.
  * Connected to the underground exit.
  
  [Bus]
  Red Bus: 5500-2, 9602, 9706, 9708, 9713
  Blue Bus: 103, 150, 401, 402, 406, 408, 607,704
  Green Bus: 0212, 1711, 7016, 7018, 7022, 8000
  Village Bus: Jongno 09, Jongno 11
  
  

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