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 |
| Hours | [General viewing] 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00) |
| Closed | Mondays · * Open if Monday falls on a public holiday and will be closed the next business day instead. |
| Parking | Not available |
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- Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Royal Guard-Changing Ceremony at Deoksugung Palace
- Oct 22, 2026 – Oct 28, 2026Changjak-ing: Kkokdugak, A Play of Time
- May 6, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026Culture Flows at Seoul Plaza
- Aug 6, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026Lee Dai-won: Nothing Here Will Sadden You
