GETTING HERE
How to get to Dongsi Pharmacy from Jongno 5-ga Station and Gwangjang Market
Dongsi Pharmacy is a Korean pharmacy on Jongno, the main road along the north side of Gwangjang Market, right next to the market entrance. From Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1) it is about 3 minutes on foot.
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Quick facts
- Address: 202-1 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 종로 202-1 동흥빌딩)
- Nearest subway: Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1), Exit 8, about 170 m (about 3 minutes on foot)
- Landmark: next to the Gwangjang Market entrance on Jongno. Look for the blue storefront with the white 동시약국 sign.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00–22:00. On Sundays we open only on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, 09:00–22:00.
- Phone: +82-2-2268-4055 (02-2268-4055 within Korea)
From Jongno 5-ga Station (Line 1)
- Take Subway Line 1 to Jongno 5-ga Station (종로5가역).
- Leave the station by Exit 8.
- Walk along Jongno toward Gwangjang Market for about 170 m, about 3 minutes. We are right next to the market entrance.
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.
Opening hours and languages
- Monday to Saturday: 09:00–22:00
- Sunday: 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month only, 09:00–22:00
- We serve customers in Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese.
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 09:00–22:00 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.
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 09:00 to 22:00.
Sources
Walking distance and time are taken from Kakao Map and depend on your route and pace. Last updated Oct 7, 2026