How to get to Dongsi Pharmacy from Jongno 5-ga Station and Gwangjang Market

From Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1)

1. Take Subway Line 1 to Jongno 5-ga Station (종로5가역).
2. Leave the station by Exit 8.
3. Walk along Jongno toward Gwangjang Market for about 170 m, about 3 minutes. We are right next to the market entrance.

From Dongdaemun and Myeongdong

From Dongdaemun: Jongno 5-ga is one stop from Dongdaemun Station (동대문역) on Line 1, in the direction of Seoul Station. Leave by Exit 8 and walk about 3 minutes. On foot, walk west along Jongno from Dongdaemun Station toward Gwangjang Market: about 950 m, about 15 minutes.

From Myeongdong: take Line 4 from Myeongdong Station (명동역) to Dongdaemun Station, change to Line 1 and ride one stop to Jongno 5-ga Station. One transfer, about 15 minutes in total including the walk.

From inside Gwangjang Market

Head for the market exits on Jongno, the main road on the north side of the market. Dongsi Pharmacy faces Jongno right next to the market entrance. Look for the blue storefront with the white 동시약국 sign and the TAX FREE sign in the window.

Map apps that work in Korea

Google Maps shows where we are, but it does not give walking directions in Korea. For a step-by-step walking route, use Kakao Map or Naver Map and search for our Korean name, 동시약국.

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Opening hours and languages

• Monday to Saturday: 08:00–22:00
• Sunday: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month only, 08:00–22:00
• We serve customers in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Dongsi Pharmacy from Jongno 5-ga Station?

Take Exit 8 of Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1) and walk about 170 m, about 3 minutes, toward Gwangjang Market. The pharmacy is right next to the market entrance on Jongno.

Is there a pharmacy near Gwangjang Market?

Yes. Dongsi Pharmacy is right next to the Gwangjang Market entrance on Jongno. It is open Monday to Saturday 08:00–22:00 and on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month.

How do I get to Dongsi Pharmacy from Gwangjang Market?

Walk to the market exits on Jongno, the main road on the north side of the market. The pharmacy is next to the entrance, in a blue storefront with a white 동시약국 sign.

How do I get to Dongsi Pharmacy from Dongdaemun?

Take Line 1 one stop from Dongdaemun Station to Jongno 5-ga Station, then walk about 3 minutes from Exit 8. Walking all the way along Jongno from Dongdaemun Station is about 950 m, about 15 minutes.

How do I get to Dongsi Pharmacy from Myeongdong?

Take Line 4 from Myeongdong Station to Dongdaemun Station, change to Line 1 and ride one stop to Jongno 5-ga Station. With one transfer it takes about 15 minutes including the walk from Exit 8.

Can I use Google Maps to walk there?

Google Maps shows our location, but it does not give walking directions in Korea. Use Kakao Map or Naver Map and search for 동시약국.

Is Dongsi Pharmacy open on Sundays?

Only on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month, from 08:00 to 22:00.

Sources

• Kakao Map: 동시약국 (distance from Jongno 5-ga Station Exit 8)
• Google Maps: Dongsi Pharmacy
• Kakao Map: walking route from Dongdaemun Station
• Kakao Map: public transport route from Myeongdong Station

Walking distances and travel times are taken from Kakao Map (checked 2026-10-13) and depend on your route, pace and train times. Last updated Oct 13, 2026