Gwanghwamun Jip
- Daily
- 9:00 to 21:00
Closed on public holidays including Seollal and Chuseok.
Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A kimchi jjigae restaurant close to Gwanghwamun station, with the stew as the signature dish.
Insider tip
Visit Seoul puts a meal at about ₩10,000. It is closed on public holidays, including Seollal and Chuseok.
What's on near Gwanghwamun Jip
Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Gwanghwamun Jip, from the weekly Seoul events calendar.
Seoul Museum of History Humanities Walk (서울역사박물관 인문학산책)
Yeomingongsu: Defending the City Together with the People
Seoul History and Culture special exhibition on the defence of Hanyang in the late Joseon period. Shown in Special Exhibition Hall B at the Seoul Museum of History until 25 October 2026 and in the special exhibition hall of the Seoul City Wall Museum until 7 March 2027.
Gary Todd, CC0 1.0 Atelier Gwanghwa 2026 (outdoor exhibition)
Time 19:00-23:00
Evening outdoor exhibition organised by the Seoul Metropolitan Government urban landscape office and listed on the Sejong Center schedule. Open to all ages.
Physical Theatre: The Nature of Forgetting
Physical theatre production listed as the tenth work of the Yeongeukyeoljeon theatre series. Running time 75 minutes, ages 8 and over. Long run, with showtimes varying by weekday (generally 15:00 and 19:30 at weekends, 20:00 on weekdays).
Universal Ballet: The Nutcracker
Full-length Nutcracker ballet by Universal Ballet in two acts, about 120 minutes with a 20-minute interval. Open to ages 4 and over. Showtimes vary by date, with one or two shows a day.
Smaller local events nearby
Extended Evening Opening at the Seoul Museum of History, autumn 2026 Exhibition
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, 15 September to 30 November 2026. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Seoul Museum of History, Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun
From 15 September to 30 November the museum is open until 21:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Fridays to 21:00 are listed in a separate entry. It closes at 18:00 on Thursdays and is closed on Mondays.
Free · 09:00 to 21:00 (last entry 20:30) · Map · Source: Seoul Museum of History · 서울역사박물관 야간 개방 확대
Every Body Can Draw: Travel Drawing Exhibition with Staedtler, Sejong Arts Academy Exhibition
Every day except Mondays. Next: Tue 3 Nov · Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong Story Exhibition Hall, Jongno
Held at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Sejong Story Exhibition Hall from 2026-10-23 to 2026-11-15. Hours: 10:00 to 18:30 (last entry 30 minutes before; open late on Fridays). Closed Mondays. Admission as printed: Free.
Free · 10:00 to 18:30 (last entry 30 minutes before; open late on Fridays) · Map · Source: Sejong Center for the Performing Arts · 스테들러와 함께하는 세종예술아카데미 여행드로잉전 Every body can draw
Live music nearby
Nearby
Around Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun
Palace gates, museums and the Seochon lanes
This is the formal centre of Seoul. Gyeongbokgung sits at the top of Sejong-daero, with Gwanghwamun Square in front and a cluster of free museums around it. Seochon, the grid of small streets to the west, has Tongin Market and a few cafes.
Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun has 13 places on the Roam Seoul map: 5 museums, 3 palaces and temples, 2 restaurants, 1 landmark, 1 market and 1 cafe. Read the Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Gwanghwamun Jip?
- 12 Saemunan-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul.
- What are the opening hours of Gwanghwamun Jip?
- Daily 9:00 to 21:00. Closed on public holidays including Seollal and Chuseok.
- How do I get to Gwanghwamun Jip?
- The nearest station is Gwanghwamun (Line 5), exit 8. Gwanghwamun Jip is in Gyeongbokgung and Gwanghwamun, Seoul.
- How long do you need at Gwanghwamun Jip?
- Plan for 45 minutes.
- When is the best time to visit Gwanghwamun Jip?
- Lunch.
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