Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony

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In front of Sungnyemun, the old south gate of the city wall, costumed guards re-enact the Joseon ritual of opening the gate, changing the watch and closing it again, signalled by horns and conch shells. It runs between 10:00 and 15:40 every day except Monday, with several guard changes through the day. It's free and takes a few minutes to catch, an easy stop between Namdaemun Market and Seoul Station.