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Lotte World hanbok discount ends Oct 31
- Lotte World
- 50% off admission for visitors wearing hanbok
- Seoul Sky
- 35% off admission for visitors wearing hanbok
- Ends
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Palaces
- 4 palaces + Jongmyo free for everyone, Oct 29 – Nov 15
Wear a hanbok and get 50% off Lotte World and 35% off Seoul Sky until Saturday, October 31, 2026. Palaces and Jongmyo are free for everyone from October 29 to November 15. Our palace-to-Jamsil route, closed days, and what to ask at the booth.
Visitors in hanbok at Gyeongbokgung · Photo: Republic of Korea (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
The deals
- 50%Lotte World admission
Half price for visitors wearing hanbok, until October 31, 2026 (Hanbok Culture Week).
- 35%Seoul Sky observatory
35% off for visitors wearing hanbok, same dates. Seoul Sky is at the top of Lotte World Tower.
- FREE4 palaces + Jongmyo, Oct 29 – Nov 15
Regular entry to Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung and Jongmyo is free for everyone, hanbok or not. The Changdeokgung Secret Garden tour is still paid.
- CHECKTicket types weren't announced
The reports don't say which Lotte World or Seoul Sky ticket types count. Ask at the ticket booth before you pay.
Closed days
- TUEGyeongbokgung and Jongmyo
Closed on Tuesdays (Nov 3, Nov 10).
- MONChangdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung
Closed on Mondays (Nov 2, Nov 9).
Getting there
- SUBWAYJamsil Station (Line 2 / Line 8), exit 4
Lotte World Adventure connects to the station.
서울 송파구 올림픽로 240 롯데월드 어드벤처Google Maps - SEOUL SKYLotte World Tower
Same Jamsil stop; the observatory is at the top of the tower.
서울 송파구 올림픽로 300 롯데월드타워 서울스카이Google Maps - FROM PALACEGyeongbokgung Stn: Line 3, change to Line 2 at Euljiro 3-ga
Ride Line 2 toward Jamsil. About 40 minutes in total.
Make it a full day (our route)
- 1Gyeongbokgung in hanbok (morning)
Free entry this week. Our tip: book an all-day hanbok rental so you can keep it on in Jamsil.
- 2Lotte World at half price
Spend the afternoon in the park.
- 3Seoul Sky after dark
Our pick: go up as the city lights come on, 35% off.
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- SAYIs there a hanbok discount?
han-bok hal-in dwae-yo?
한복 할인 돼요? - SAYWhich tickets does it apply to?
eo-tteon ti-ket-e jeok-yong dwae-yo?
어떤 티켓에 적용돼요? - SAYOne adult, please.
eo-reun han myeong i-yo
어른 한 명이요
Local tips
- Our tip: Saturday Oct 31 is Halloween, so Lotte World will be busy. Thursday or Friday is calmer.
- Hanbok rentals often run by the hour. Our tip: if you're going from the palace to Jamsil, book a longer or all-day rental.
FAQ
When does the Lotte World hanbok discount end?
Saturday, October 31, 2026. Visitors wearing hanbok get 50% off admission until then.
Is Seoul Sky discounted in hanbok?
Yes, 35% off admission for visitors wearing hanbok until October 31, 2026.
Are Seoul's palaces free in November 2026?
Yes. From October 29 to November 15, 2026, regular entry to the 4 palaces and Jongmyo is free for everyone, except on closed days.
How do I get from Gyeongbokgung to Lotte World?
Take Line 3, change to Line 2 at Euljiro 3-ga and ride to Jamsil Station, about 40 minutes.
Sources: ZDNet Korea: Hanbok Culture Week, Lotte World half price (Oct 19, 2026) · Segye Ilbo: Lotte World and Seoul Sky hanbok discounts until Oct 31 (Oct 19, 2026) · Seoul Economic Daily: palaces free Oct 29 – Nov 15 (Oct 27, 2026) · ZDNet Korea: Korea Grand Festival, palaces and Jongmyo free (Oct 27, 2026) · The Trip Pick: free palace entry and closed days (Oct 19, 2026)