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Gwanghwamun Luggage Storage: Coin Lockers at Gwanghwamun Station

Updated 2026-11-03 · 4 min read

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  • Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) has coin lockers at 5 spots, about 118 in total — on B1 toward Exit 2 and on the B2 concourse.
  • It opens onto Gwanghwamun Square, with Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Sejong Center a short walk away.
  • Prices are the standard Seoul rate (small ₩2,200 to large ₩4,400 for 4 hours); hours roughly 05:00-01:00.
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Gwanghwamun is the ceremonial heart of Seoul — the square with the King Sejong and Admiral Yi statues, Gyeongbokgung Palace just up the avenue, the Sejong Center and the Cheonggyecheon stream all within a short walk. Store your bag and take it all in light.

Coin lockers at Gwanghwamun Station

Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) has T-Locker coin lockers at 5 spots, about 118 in total — a large bank. The two biggest are on B1 toward Exit 2 (about 46 and 29, by the fare gates), with three more on the B2 concourse toward Exits 1 and 8. See each spot and the live count by size on the Gwanghwamun Station page.

Prices are the same across Seoul — about ₩2,200 (small) to ₩4,400 (large) for four hours, then hourly. English screen, pay by card, no ID.

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What to do nearby, hands free

Gwanghwamun Square is directly above the station, Gyeongbokgung Palace is a 10-minute walk north (or one stop to Gyeongbokgung on Line 3), and Insadong and Cheonggyecheon are an easy stroll east.

When they are full

With 118 units this station rarely runs out, but palace mornings are busy — check the live count on the station page. If you need another bank, Jongno 3-ga is one stop east on Line 5. See also locker sizes and prices.

Sources: prices, sizes and hours from the Seoul Metropolitan Government (T-Locker); spots, counts and availability from Seoul Open Data.

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FAQ

Is there luggage storage at Gwanghwamun?

Yes. Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) has coin lockers at 5 spots, about 118 in total — the two biggest on B1 toward Exit 2, three more on the B2 concourse. English screen, card, no ID.

How much do Gwanghwamun coin lockers cost?

The standard Seoul rate: about ₩2,200 (small) to ₩4,400 (large) for four hours, plus an hourly charge. Hours are roughly 05:00-01:00.

What if the Gwanghwamun lockers are full?

With 118 units it rarely sells out — check the live count on the station page. Jongno 3-ga is one stop east on Line 5 if needed.

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