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Gwanghwamun Station

Korean name: 광화문역

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광화문역

광화문역으로 가 주세요

Meaning: “Please take me to Gwanghwamun Station.”

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Storage Locker (T-Locker / T-Luggage)Lockers ×3Restroom (Inside/Outside Gate)0 inside · 1 outsideNo-Stairs / Elevator AccessVia Exit 1WOWPASS / Currency Exchange MachineFind nearby ↗
Line 5

Gwanghwamun Station is a Seoul-area subway station on Line 5.

It has 9 numbered exits; tap any exit below to see it on the map.

There is 1 restroom, outside the fare gates.

You can store luggage in 3 coin locker banks (about 88 lockers in total).

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Address (show to a taxi driver)서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 지하172(세종로)

Exits

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Restrooms

  • Line 5B1Outside fare gates

    Near Exit 7·8

Coin lockers

  • Line 5B1Outside fare gates46 lockers

  • Line 5B2Outside fare gates13 lockers

  • Line 5B1Outside fare gates29 lockers

Step-free access (elevators)

Take this exit to ride elevators all the way between the street and the platform: easier with big luggage or a stroller.

  • Line 5Exit 1

    • · At the Seodaemun end, ride from the B4 platform to B2, then the next lift up to Exit 1.
    • · There is another lift on B1 by Gwanghwamun Square (Exit 9).
    • · Toilets: B1 at the Seodaemun end and near Exit 9

Next stations

Line 5SeodaemunJongno 3-ga

FAQ

Are there luggage lockers (T-Lockers) at Gwanghwamun Station?

Yes. There are 3 luggage locker banks with about 88 lockers in total, outside the ticket gates. The locker list on this page shows the line and floor of each one.

Which exit at Gwanghwamun Station has elevators for heavy luggage?

Use Exit 1 to go between the street and the platform by elevator, the easiest route with heavy bags or a stroller.

Are restrooms located inside the ticket gates at Gwanghwamun Station?

No. The station's only restroom is outside the ticket gates. It's near Exit 7·8.

Which subway lines stop at Gwanghwamun Station?

Gwanghwamun Station is on Line 5. The next stops are Seodaemun Station and Jongno 3-ga Station.

How many exits does Gwanghwamun Station have?

Gwanghwamun Station has 9 numbered exits. Each exit card on this page opens the exit in Google Maps and shows what's around it.

How do I tell a taxi driver to go to Gwanghwamun Station?

Show the driver the Korean name 광화문역 or the address 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 지하172(세종로). The "Show to Korean / Taxi Driver" button on this page puts it on screen in large text.

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Sources: Seoul Metro (restrooms, lockers, transfers); exit locations © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Conditions on site may differ.