When going to the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, you can make the route more stable by deciding on the subway route, station, and exit before the bus route. This article focuses on the order of starting from the station, walking to the site, and returning to the subway, based on information on night view attractions released at Seoul Open Data Plaza.
For Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, check the subway route first.
In the original Seoul Open Data Plaza, the subway access information here is listed as “3 minutes’ walk from exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on subway line 5.” When going to see the night view, use this guide as a reference point from the departure station, and check the relevant route and exit signs first while inside the station.
At night, even at the same station, the pedestrian flow at each exit and the location of the crosswalk significantly change the perceived travel time. Entering the address rather than the place name as the destination in the map app and then checking the subway stop, exit, and walking route on one screen makes it easier to plan than relying on bus transfers.
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts as seen through public information of the Seoul Metropolitan Government
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts was established by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and is a representative cultural and arts institution in Seoul. Completed in 1978 and reborn as a foundation in 1999, it serves as the cradle of Korean performance culture and a hub for performing arts in Seoul. Sejong Center for the Performing Arts started as Unam Hall in 1961 and opened on April 14, 1978, following the Civic Center that was destroyed by fire in 1972. Recognized as one of the world's leading performance halls, it was the gateway to Korean performing arts and the only conduit for international performing arts, and was the cradle of Korean fine arts in the 70s and 80s. In this way, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts has maintained its reputation as a living history of Korean performing arts, a space of memories for art lovers, and a representative culture and arts institution in Korea for over 20 years. In 1999, it was launched as an incorporated foundation to take another leap ahead of the 21st century. The launch of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts was a signal for the revitalization of private culture and arts that emphasizes creativity and autonomy, and the first step toward the globalization of Korean culture and arts. Since then, following the remodeling of Sejong Grand Theater, Sejong Center for the Performing Arts has carried out hardware reorganization, including Sejong Chamber Hall, Sejong M Theater, expansion of the Arts Building, Sejong Art Museum, and Sejong S Theater, and is fulfilling its role as a cultural and arts hub in Seoul through various cultural events such as Art Road. It will always be with the citizens of Seoul as a space for creation and presentation for cultural artists and as a complex space that will instill beauty and pride in the public who love culture. The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is creating an art landmark that makes citizens happier with the purpose of expanding opportunities to enjoy culture and contributing to the welfare of citizens' culture through the operation of culture and arts that can contribute to the development of culture.
The night view is an itinerary to experience the lighting and surrounding walking environment after the sun sets. Rather than just looking at the viewpoint and moving quickly, you can reduce having to retrace your steps at the site by deciding in advance where you will stay after arrival, where you will take pictures, and the station you will return home from.
Look at the address and exit from the station to the site.
The published address is “175 Sejong-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul.” After getting off, rather than just memorizing the exit number, open this address again to start walking directions. Even in the same station area, the entrance to the park, the north and south ends of the bridge, and the actual entrance to the cultural facility may be different.
Before exiting the exit, check the station's electronic signboard and exit map first, and check the main street direction and crosswalk once more on the ground. Traveling at night is much easier if you choose a road with wide sidewalks and lights rather than taking unreasonable shortcuts.
Please check operating hours and entrance fees on the day of departure.
The published operating hours are “monthly operating hours vary.” The paid/free category is registered as “paid.” Information on usage fees “varies by program.” Nighttime operations, admission deadlines, and event date controls may vary from time to time, so please check the official website and on-site notices on the day of your visit.
In particular, access to some areas of parks, squares, and waterfront spaces may be restricted depending on weather, events, and facility inspections. It is a good idea to first decide on the end time of the tour based on the last subway train, and leave enough walking time to return home after arriving at the site.
Plan your way home around the subway.
The exit you used to come in is not always the best exit to get home. After finishing the tour, check again the nearest station entrance and the direction of the line you want to board before moving on. If the last train is close, compare routes with fewer transfers first, and within a station, select a platform based on the actual destination on the electronic display rather than the route color.
The subway access information in this article is a compilation of information registered in Seoul's open data. Train operations, exit openings, and pedestrian control may change in real time, so please use the Seoul Transportation Corporation and on-site guidance as the final guideline just before departure.
Frequently Asked Questions
At which subway station can I get off at Sejong Center for the Performing Arts?
Seoul city public data indicates that it is “3 minutes’ walk from Exit 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Station on Subway Line 5.” Please check the map and station signs on the day of your visit for the actual exit and walking route.
Is it better to take the subway rather than the bus?
This guide focuses on how to first determine the subway route, station, and exit. However, if you are traveling after the last train, accompanying a vulnerable person, or in a situation where there is on-site control, compare taxis and other means as well.
Where can I check operating hours and admission fees?
Please check the original operating hours and usage fee information of Seoul Open Data Plaza and the official website of each location. Nighttime operations and admission deadlines are announced on the day of visit.
Check Official Information Before You Go
Operating hours, fares, exits, and facility information may change. Check the official information and station signs below before travelling.