Pharmacies open on public holidays near Namdaemun Market
15 pharmacies within walking distance of Namdaemun Market are registered as Open on public holidays. The latest-closing is Aimyeong Pharmacy, until midnight.
Korea's oldest market, a short walk from Myeongdong and Seoul Station. Several pharmacies face the market on Namdaemun-ro.
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.
- Pyeonghwa Pharmacy평화약국서울특별시 중구 남대문시장길 21, 1층 (남대문로4가)
- Namdaemun Daehyeong Pharmacy남대문대형약국서울특별시 중구 퇴계로 53, 1층 (남창동)
- Saesamseong Pharmacy새삼성약국서울특별시 중구 남대문로 16-1 (남대문로4가)
- Namsi Pharmacy남시약국서울특별시 중구 남대문로 18 (남대문로3가)
- Namdaemun Pharmacy남대문약국서울특별시 중구 남대문로 20(남대문로3가)
- Gohyang Pharmacy고향약국서울특별시 중구 남대문로 22(남대문로3가)
- Seourwang Pharmacy서울왕약국서울특별시 중구 남대문로 24-1(남창동)
- Namjin Pharmacy남진약국서울특별시 중구 남대문로 26, 1층 (남대문로3가)
- Hanjung Pharmacy한중약국서울특별시 중구 서소문로 120 (서소문동)
- Jeongwon Pharmacy정원약국서울특별시 중구 세종대로18길 10, (태평로2가)
- Myeongdongsseon Pharmacy명동썬약국서울특별시 중구 남대문로 52-13, 지하1층 (명동2가)
- Optimaseoul Pharmacy옵티마서울약국서울특별시 중구 한강대로 416, 서울스퀘어 1층 9-1호 (남대문로5가)
- Noba Pharmacy노바약국서울특별시 중구 명동2길 53, 24-19,24-20,24-34 1층 103호 (충무로1가)
- Chungmuro Eiteu Pharmacy충무로 에이트약국서울특별시 중구 명동8나길 28-1, 1층 (충무로1가)
- Aimyeong Pharmacy아임영약국서울특별시 중구 명동8나길 28, 1층 (충무로1가)
Common questions
- Are pharmacies open on public holidays near Namdaemun Market?
- 15 pharmacies near Namdaemun Market have registered holiday hours. On major holidays such as Seollal and Chuseok, fewer pharmacies open than on a normal Sunday.
- Which pharmacy near Namdaemun Market closes latest?
- According to the registry, Aimyeong Pharmacy closes latest near Namdaemun Market, at midnight. 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.