Gyeongbokgung Palace · Gwanghwamun

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• 3–4 hr

  Palace · Gwanghwamun half-day

  Walk the classic first palace morning: courtyards, Gwanghwamun Square, one cafe.

  1. AGyeongbokgung PalaceBook timed entry on busy days; hanbok rentals nearby.
  2. BGwanghwamun SquareShort square walk after the palace.
  3. CBook cafe / coffeeOne coffee, then continue to Insa-dong or Myeong-dong.
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• 2–3 hr

  Jongno bookstore and albums

  Shop Youngpoong THE STAGE (B2) and Hottracks. A walkable Jongno album haul.

  1. AYoungpoong THE STAGEDedicated K-POP album/MD floor — start here.
  2. BCheonggyecheon short linkShort riverside link toward Hottracks.
  3. CHottracks GwanghwamunAlbums & MD in Kyobo B1 — VisitSeoul listed.
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