Hangul 경복궁역 Revised Romanization Gyeongbokgungnyeok Operated by Seoul Metro Platforms in use 1 | Hanja 景福宮驛 McCune–Reischauer Kyŏngbokkungnyŏk Opened 18 October 1985 Tracks 2 | |
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Location 81-1 Jeokseon-dong,
130 Sajingno Jiha,
Jongno-gu, Seoul Address Sajik-dong, Seoul, South Korea Similar Gyeongbokgung, Anguk Station, Gwanghwamun Station, Gwanghwamun, Dongnimmun Station | ||
Gyeongbokgung station is a subway station on the Seoul Subway Line 3.
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Gyeongbokgung station is the subway station nearest to the Gyeongbok Palace or (Gyeongbokgung). The station is also near the Government Complex-Seoul and the National Police Agency of South Korea. There are other administrative buildings in the neighborhood.
Vicinity
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.