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How to get fromMapo-gu to Gwanghwamun Squareby subway, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Mapo-gu to Gwanghwamun Square by subway, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 5 subway

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    1. Take the subway from Aeogae Station to Gwanghwamun Stationsubway subway 5
    6 min
    ₩1,400–2,000

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mapo-gu to Gwanghwamun Squaretaxi taxi 7.4 km
    8 min
    ₩11,000–14,000

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Mapo-gu to Gwanghwamun Squarewalk walk 7.5 km
    1h 30m

  4. Line 6 subway, line 5 subway

    1. Take the subway from Mangwon Station to Gongdeok Stationsubway subway 6
    2. Take the subway from Gongdeok Station to Gwanghwamun Stationsubway subway 5
    20 min
    ₩2,865–3,985

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Hapjeong Station to City Hall Stationsubway subway 2-Light Green
    23 min
    ₩1,400–2,100

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  • Distance: 2.9 km
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Mapo-gu, South Korea and Gwanghwamun Square, South Korea?

Seoul Metro operates a subway from Aeogae Station to Gwanghwamun Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ₩1,400–2,000 and the journey takes 5 min.

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