Tower · Seoul, South Korea
N Seoul Tower
Namsan Seoul Tower (Korean: 남산 서울 타워), also known as the YTN Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower, Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, South Korea. Built 1975–1980.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Type | Tower |
| Built | 1975–1980 |
| Height | Height: 236.83 m |
| Coordinates | 37.5512° N, 126.9883° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What N Seoul Tower is known for
Namsan Seoul Tower (Korean: 남산 서울 타워), also known as the YTN Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower, Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, South Korea.
About N Seoul Tower
Namsan Seoul Tower (Korean: 남산 서울 타워), also known as the YTN Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower, Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, South Korea. The 236-metre-tall (774 ft) structure was the nation’s first tower servicing multiple TV and radio broadcasters, and is considered a landmark and symbol of the city. The tower has gone by different names over time, and continues to have several used by various entities.
History
The tower was proposed by a consortium of broadcasters and the South Korean government to house commercial broadcasting facilities and communications facilities for national law enforcement and security agencies, as well as areas for the public including observation decks, a museum and a coffee shop. Ground broke in December 1969. The tower reached its full height when the concrete shaft and mast were topped out in 1971, and the project was completed when the observation decks were finished in 1975.
Planning a visit? Visit the official N Seoul Tower 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 | 10.1 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 · 10.8 miles away
- Incheon International Airport (ICN) · Seoul, South Korea · 30.0 miles away
- Cheongju International Airport (CJJ) · Cheongju, South Korea · 64.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is N Seoul Tower?
Namsan Seoul Tower (Korean: 남산 서울 타워), also known as the YTN Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower, Seoul Tower or N Seoul Tower, is a communication and observation tower located on the summit of Namsan in central Seoul, South Korea.
Where is N Seoul Tower located?
N Seoul Tower is in Seoul, South Korea. Its coordinates are 37.5512° N, 126.9883° E.
How do I get to N Seoul Tower?
The nearest town is Seoul, and the nearest airport is Gimpo International Airport (GMP), about 10.1 miles away (straight line).
When was N Seoul Tower built?
N Seoul Tower was built 1975–1980.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namsan_Seoul_Tower — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69134 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.seoultower.co.kr/en/ — 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.