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.

Geunjeongmun
Korean name
Hangul	근정문
Hanja	勤政門
RR	Geunjeongmun
MR	Kŭnjŏngmun

History

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

• Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3)
• Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5)
• City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1 and Seoul Subway Line 2)

See also

• South Korea portal

• Gwanghwamun Plaza
• Statue of King Sejong
• Chŏng Tojŏn
• Gyeongbokgung
• Cheonggyecheon
• Bugaksan