Gyeongbokgung station () is a subway station on Line 3 of the Seoul Metropolitan Subway. It is the subway station nearest to the Gyeongbokgung Palace. The station is also near the Government Complex–Seoul, the National Police Agency of South Korea, and other administrative buildings in the neighborhood.
Station layout GStreet levelExit L1ConcourseLobbyCustomer service, shops, vending machines, ATMs L2PlatformNorthbound← toward Daehwa (Dongnimmun)Island platform, doors will open on the leftSouthbound toward Ogeum (Anguk) →
Vicinity Exit 1: Sajik Park Exit 2: Hyoja-dong Exit 3: Chinese Embassy of Korea Exit 4: Cheongwadae Exit 5: Gyeongbok Palace, Gwanghwamun Exit 6: Government Complex-Seoul, Gwanghwamun Station Exit 7: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency
Tourism The station displays artifacts from various dynasties, with walls decorated in ornate displays design to appeal to tourists.
In January 2013, the Seoul Metropolitan Rapid Transit Corporation, which operates this line, published free guidebooks in three languages: English, Japanese and Chinese (simplified and traditional), which features eight tours as well as recommendations for accommodations, restaurants and shopping centers. The tours are designed with different themes, e.g. Korean traditional culture, which goes from Jongno 3-ga Station to Anguk Station and this station on line No 3 that showcases antique shops and art galleries of Insa-dong.
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