Palace · Seoul, South Korea
Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Built 1395.
Photo: Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Palace |
| Built | 1395 |
| Area | Area: 0.433 km² |
| Coordinates | 37.5799° N, 126.9768° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Gyeongbokgung Palace is known for
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
About Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1395, it was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and is now one of the most significant tourist attractions in the country. The palace was among the first landmarks to be established in Seoul.
History
After establishing Joseon in 1392 (Korean calendar), the founding king Taejo (r. 1392–1398) began work in establishing a new capital for his state. In the 8th month of 1394, it was decided that Hanyang (now "Seoul") would be the capital.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Gyeongbokgung Palace website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Seoul |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Gimpo International Airport (GMP) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP) · Seoul, South Korea · 10.3 miles away
- Incheon International Airport (ICN) · Seoul, South Korea · 29.8 miles away
- Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) · Cheongju, South Korea · 66.3 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gyeongbokgung Palace?
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea.
Where is Gyeongbokgung Palace located?
Gyeongbokgung Palace is in Seoul, South Korea. Its coordinates are 37.5799° N, 126.9768° E.
How do I get to Gyeongbokgung Palace?
The nearest town is Seoul, and the nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 9.6 miles away (straight line).
When was Gyeongbokgung Palace built?
Gyeongbokgung Palace was built 1395.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyeongbokgung — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q482485 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://royal.khs.go.kr/ROYAL/main/index.do — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.