Sungnyemun Gate (Namdaemun Gate)숭례문(남대문)

About this place

Sungnyemun Gate, also known as Namdaemun (South Gate), is a National Treasure of Korea and served as the southern main gate of the Joseon-era capital city wall, completed in 1398. After most of the wooden pavilion was destroyed in an arson fire in February 2008, a five-year restoration effort returned it to the public in May 2013. Conveniently situated between Seoul Station and Seoul Plaza, it is lit up after dark. Visitors can walk through the passage beneath the gate at street level, and the adjacent Namdaemun Market makes for a natural combined visit.

Good to know

Address

40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul

Hours

Daily 09:00-18:00

Last admission 5 min before closing

The visit centers on the passage beneath the gate and the surrounding plaza. The plaza is accessible 24 hours and admission is free.

Sources

Confirmed 2 October 2026

• royal.khs.go.kr

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• Myeongdong13 min by transit