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Jung-gu · Jeong-dong (near Gwanghwamun/Seochon) / clear-broth pork rice soup

Gwanghwamun Gukbap

광화문국밥

This modern gukbap counter near Gwanghwamun swaps the usual cloudy, Busan-style broth for a clean, clear one closer to old Seoul recipes, and has built a strong local lunch following as a result. It sits a short walk from Gyeonghuigung Palace and the Seochon neighborhood, making it an easy stop between palace-hopping.

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At a glance₩12,000 per personHours Mon–Fri 11:00–21:40Closed SundaysFirst time in KoreaNot spicyNear the sights
Pork and rice soup with radish kimchi
Representative dish photo · 사이팔사 (wjlee4284) · CC BY 2.0 kr. Cropped for layout.

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Dwaeji-gukbap · clear-broth pork and rice soup

A suggested order

Order the dwaeji-gukbap — thin-sliced pork in a clear, mild broth, quite different from Busan's cloudy version — and mix in rice to taste, seasoning with the scallions provided.

Neighborhood
Jung-gu · Jeong-dong (near Gwanghwamun/Seochon)
Food style
clear-broth pork rice soup
Station to look up
Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5), Exit 7, or City Hall Station (Line 1/2) — about 5–10 min walk
Hours
Mon–Fri 11:00–21:40 (last order 20:35); Sat 12:00–21:00
Break
14:00–17:00 (weekdays)
Closed
Closed Sundays
Typical spend
₩12,000 per person
Key prices
Pork gukbap ₩12,000; premium gukbap ₩15,000; Pyongyang naengmyeon ₩15,000

What to know before ordering

Closed Sundays and takes a mid-afternoon break on weekdays, so aim for a weekday lunch before 14:00.

For allergies or dietary restrictions, ask the restaurant about ingredients and preparation before ordering.

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