Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate

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. Official location: 99 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul. Visiting hours: [General viewing] 09:00-21:00 (Last admission 20:00). Closure information: Mondays * Open if Monday falls on a public holiday and will be closed the next business day instead.. Parking: Not available. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. Deoksugung Palace's Daehanmun Gate (덕수궁 대한문) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.