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 | |
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| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 근정문 |
| Hanja | 勤政門 |
| Revised Romanization | Geunjeongmun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kŭnjŏngmun |
History
editBuilt 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
editGeunjeongmun 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]
