Park

Seodaemun Independence Park

Sinchon, Seoul

Address
251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul

Source: english.visitseoul.net, checked 13 Oct 2026.

Stone arch of the Independence Gate in Seodaemun Independence Park, Seoul
Photo: Gary Todd / Flickr (CC0 1.0)

A free park around the Seodaemun Prison History Hall, open 24 hours.

Nearest station Dongnimmun (Line 3), exit 4
Cost Free
Time needed 1 hour
Best time Morning
Free

Insider tip

Combine it with the History Hall. Dongnimmun Station exit 4 is about 150 m away.

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Nearby

Seodaemun Prison History Hall Museum · 2 min walk A museum on the site of a colonial-era prison, within Seodaemun Independence Park. Gyeonghuigung Palace Palace or temple · 13 min walk A reconstructed palace west of Gwanghwamun with free entry. Seoul Museum of History Museum · 15 min walk A free city museum beside Gyeonghuigung on Seoul's history, with a large model of the city. Tongin Market Market · 15 min walk A market in Seochon with about 80 stores, known for the yeopjeon dosirak, where you buy brass coins and fill a lunch box from stalls. Tosokchon Samgyetang Food · 15 min walk A samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) restaurant near Gyeongbokgung, open since 1983. Gwanghwamun Jip Food · 18 min walk A kimchi jjigae restaurant close to Gwanghwamun station, with the stew as the signature dish.

Around Sinchon

Two campuses, a prison museum and rice porridge

Sinchon is a student district built around Yonsei University, with Ewha Womans University at the next stop on Line 2. The Seodaemun Prison History Hall, by Dongnimmun Station on Line 3, gives the area a more serious stop.

Sinchon has 8 places on the Roam Seoul map: 2 museums, 2 landmarks, 1 park or garden, 1 bar, 1 restaurant and 1 bathhouse. Read the Sinchon guide.

Good to know

What is the address of Seodaemun Independence Park?
251 Tongil-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.
How do I get to Seodaemun Independence Park?
The nearest station is Dongnimmun (Line 3), exit 4. Seodaemun Independence Park is in Sinchon, Seoul.
How much does Seodaemun Independence Park cost?
Nothing. Seodaemun Independence Park is free to visit.
How long do you need at Seodaemun Independence Park?
Plan for 1 hour.
When is the best time to visit Seodaemun Independence Park?
Morning.

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