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Poster: Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)
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Festival · Local life

UpcomingIn 37 days · Data as of 4 Nov 2026

Gwanghwamun Market (광화문 마켓)

Original Korean title: 광화문 마켓

Korea time (KST)

Gwanghwamun Square & Sejongno Park, Seoul

Dates · public dataEN · officialData as of 4 Nov 2026

Map ↗
Opening hours
17:30-23:00
Admission
Free
Getting there
About 1 min walk from Gwanghwamun StationStraight-line distance to the station; the real route can be longer or uphill.Line 5
Where
Gwanghwamun Square & Sejongno Park서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 지하172 (세종로)
Organizer
Seoul Tourism Organization
Official website
stolantern.com

Check before you go

  • Whether booking is needed, and what happens in bad weather

Official website ↗Phone 02-3788-8105Search the Korean title (Naver) ↗

Need help in English? Korea Travel Hotline (Korea Tourism Organization): 1330 · +82-2-1330

Record & sources

About

Gwanghwamun Market takes place along with the Seoul Lantern Festival to support local small businesses and promote Seoul night tourism. The market features local store owners and businesses that exhibit and sell seasonal decor, handcrafted items, and winter snacks.

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Record of this event

First recorded here
30 Oct 2026when our weekly check first saw it — not the event start
Last checked
4 Nov 2026the latest weekly check that still found this listing at the source
Schedule basis
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광화문 마켓

광화문광장 및 세종로공원 일대 서울특별시 종로구 세종대로 지하172 (세종로)

  • 이 장소로 가 주세요.Please take me to this place.
  • 오늘 몇 시에 하나요?What time is it on today?
  • 입장료가 있나요? 얼마인가요?Is there an entry fee? How much is it?
  • 예약해야 하나요?Do I need to book?

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