Pharmacies open on public holidays near Gwanghwamun
8 pharmacies within walking distance of Gwanghwamun are registered as Open on public holidays. The latest-closing is Min Pharmacy, until 21:00.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, the square and the government district. Pharmacies are in the office buildings along Sejong-daero.
This page lists pharmacies by their registered schedule for this situation, not whether they are open at this moment. For live status, see the map or the 'open now' list.
- Ogin Onnuri Pharmacy옥인온누리약국서울특별시 종로구 자하문로2길 4, 103호 (적선동, 경복빌딩)
- Gwanghwamun 123 Pharmacy광화문123약국서울특별시 종로구 삼봉로 44, 1층 (청진동)
- Hosu Pharmacy호수약국서울특별시 종로구 삼봉로 57, 호수빌딩 지하1층 (수송동)
- Min Pharmacy민약국서울특별시 종로구 사직로12길 26
- Bukchon Pharmacy북촌약국서울특별시 종로구 율곡로3길 71, 1층 (소격동)
- Daebak Pharmacy대박약국서울특별시 종로구 종로 19, 3층 327호 (종로1가, 르메이에르종로타운)
- Garam Pharmacy가람약국서울특별시 종로구 사직로8길 4, 301동 B127호 (사직동, 광화문 풍림스페이스본)
- Danggeun Pharmacy당근약국서울특별시 종로구 새문안로 83, 1층 (신문로1가)
Common questions
- Are pharmacies open on public holidays near Gwanghwamun?
- 8 pharmacies near Gwanghwamun have registered holiday hours. On major holidays such as Seollal and Chuseok, fewer pharmacies open than on a normal Sunday.
- Which pharmacy near Gwanghwamun closes latest?
- According to the registry, Min Pharmacy closes latest near Gwanghwamun, at 21:00. Please call before making a long trip; registered hours can change.
- Can I buy medicine without a prescription in Korea?
- Yes. Common medicines for colds, headaches, stomach problems and allergies are sold over the counter at any pharmacy (약국). A small set of basic medicines is also sold at convenience stores. Antibiotics and most prescription drugs require a doctor's prescription.