Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate
덕수궁 대한문 · Seoul · Palaces & heritage
Located near City Hall station, Daehanmun Gate is the main gate of Deoksugung Palace, one of the princiapl five palaces of Joseon dynasty. The name "Daehan" means wish for eternal prosperity of the Korean Empire. In front of the gate, the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony is held twice daily, along with the reproduction of costumes and style throughout the year.
| Type | Palaces & heritage |
|---|---|
| Region | Seoul |
| Address | 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul |
Getting there
On nearby while you're here
Events run on fixed dates — check these against your own trip. Trip Planner shows everything on for the days you are in Korea.
- Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony at Deoksugung Palace
- Sep 9, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Deoksugung Palace: Night at Seokjojeon Hall
- Sep 9, 2026 – Sep 10, 2026Gumi Local Food Festa in Seoul
- Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Changjak-ing: Kkokdugak, A Play of Time
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