Bosingak Belfry
보신각 터
History · 54, Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Nearby stations and stops
- Jonggak (Line 1) · straight-line 59m
- Euljiro 1(il)ga (Line 2) · straight-line 434m
- Bus stop 종각역 · straight-line 77m
- Bus stop 종로2가 · straight-line 131m
Straight-line distance; the actual walk is longer · Data as of 2025-10-31
Source: Korea National Railway urban rail station information · Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport nationwide bus stop locations
- Admission
- Not provided
- Hours
- Open 24 hr
- Closed
- Open every day
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Parking available
- Available
- Pets
- Not provided
- Accessibility
- Not provided
- Data status
- Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI · Source updated: 2024-03-04 · Collected: Not provided
Bosingak Belfry is also known as Jonggak. It was the site in which a large bell, used to keep the time in Seoul, was found during the Joseon period (1392-1897). Bosingak Belfry was burned down during the Korean War (1950-1953) and was reconstructed in 1979. The original bell was moved to the Gyeongbokgung Palace, and a new bell was forged in 1985. At midnight, January 1, the bell at the Bosingak Belfry is rung to welcome the new year. Many people gather around the belfry to make a wish for their new year.
In the area
Historical Remains 1 of 71 attractions in Jongno-gu
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization TourAPI