Geunjeongmun

Geunjeongmun is a building in Seoul, South Korea. It is the southern gate of Geunjeongjeon, the main gate of Gyeongbokgung.

History

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

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.

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