Geunjeongmun

Geunjeongmun (Korean: 근정문; Hanja: 勤政門) is a building in Seoul, South Korea. It is the southern gate of Geunjeongjeon, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Geunjeongmun
Korean name
Hangul
근정문
Hanja
Revised RomanizationGeunjeongmun
McCune–ReischauerKŭnjŏngmun

History
See also: Joseon Dynasty

Built in 1395, it was lost during the Japanese invasion of Korea. However, it was restored in 1876 when the palace was rebuilt.[1] Geunjeongmun held major national ceremonies during the Joseon Dynasty.[2]

Structure

Geunjeongmun is a two-kan building consisting of three bays in front and two bays in side. There is a roof that looks trapezoidal when viewed from the front. The material shows an outwardly extended shape, which shows the sharp and curved architectural style of the late Joseon Dynasty.[1]

Transport

See also

References
  1. "Geunjeongmun Gate and Corridor of Gyeongbokgung Palace". Cultural Heritage Administration.
  2. "Guarding Geunjeongmun Gate amid heavy snow". Korea.net. January 19, 2022.
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