Holiday pharmacies 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.
Please call before making a long trip. Opening hours come from the public registry and may not reflect temporary closures or holiday schedules.
- Ogin Onnuri Pharmacy옥인온누리약국4 Jahamun-ro 2-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Gwanghwamun 123 Pharmacy광화문123약국44 Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Hosu Pharmacy호수약국57 Sambong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Min Pharmacy민약국26 Sajik-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Bukchon Pharmacy북촌약국71 Yulgok-ro 3-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Daebak Pharmacy대박약국19 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Garam Pharmacy가람약국4 Sajik-ro 8-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
- Danggeun Pharmacy당근약국83 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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.