Most museums (including the National Museum of Korea) close on Mondays, and Changdeokgung Palace does too. Gyeongbokgung closes on Tuesdays instead. Markets, shopping streets and temples stay open daily.
Plan palaces around the split: Gyeongbokgung on Monday, Changdeokgung any day but Monday. If a public holiday falls on Monday, many museums close Tuesday instead.
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Is Gyeongbokgung open on Mondays?
Yes, Gyeongbokgung Palace is open on Mondays and closes on Tuesdays instead. Admission is ₩3,000, and the changing of the guard ceremony runs at 10:00 and 14:00. Wear hanbok and you enter all four major palaces for free.
Are restaurants and shops open on Mondays in Seoul?
Almost all restaurants, cafes, convenience stores and shopping districts like Myeongdong and Hongdae operate normally on Mondays. Some independent boutiques and small eateries take a weekday rest day, but major malls such as Lotte and Shinsegae open daily, typically 10:30 to 20:00.
What should I do in Seoul on a Monday?
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village, N Seoul Tower, or hike Bukhansan, all open Mondays. Markets like Gwangjang and Namdaemun run daily, and Lotte World theme park stays open, so save the National Museum and Changdeokgung for another day.
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