Gwanghwamun Square

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Photo Sources and Permissions · 2024-12-11

Photographer: Seoul Tourism Organization · Seoul Tourism Archive opens in a new window
Permission: KOGL Type 1 opens in a new window
Date Photographed: 2024-12-11
Photo Source Checked: 2026-10-02

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What Is This Place?

Gwanghwamun Square is in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Look up the address 03154 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 172 on the map.

King Taejo of Joseon moved the capital to Hanyang in 1394, and Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main royal palace of Joseon, was founded in 1395.

To get to Gwanghwamun Square, look up the address 03154 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 172 on the map. Check that both the place name and address match.

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