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Seoul Metropolitan Subway

Gwanghwamun station

Gwanghwamun is a station of Seoul Metropolitan Subway in Seoul, South Korea, served by Line 5.

Line 5

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Lines and neighboring stations

Line 5 Previous: Seodaemun · Next: Jongno 3-ga

Opening hours (reference)

Service	Opens	Closes
Seoul Metro (Lines 1–9)	05:00	about 01:14

Reference hours: they vary by line, station and day (holidays, events and works). Always confirm on the official channels.

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How to get from Gwanghwamun

Estimated metro times to the main stations:

Gwanghwamun → Yeoncheon: about 140 min, 1 transfer
Gwanghwamun → Incheon: about 88 min, 1 transfer
Gwanghwamun → City Hall: about 11 min, 1 transfer
Gwanghwamun → Euljiro 1-ga: about 12 min, 1 transfer
Gwanghwamun → Daehwa: about 68 min, 2 transfers

Nearby stations

Gyeongbokgung 0.5 km
Jonggak 0.6 km
City Hall 0.8 km
Euljiro 1-ga 0.8 km
Anguk 1.0 km
Seodaemun 1.1 km

Coordinates: 37.5716° N, 126.9769° E · Open on map

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Frequently asked questions

Which lines serve Gwanghwamun?

Gwanghwamun is served by Line 5.

Which stations are next to Gwanghwamun?

On Line 5, Gwanghwamun is between Seodaemun and Jongno 3-ga.