Heungnyemun

Heungnyemun
Korean name
Hangul	흥례문
Hanja	興禮門
Revised Romanization	Heungnyemun
McCune–Reischauer	Hŭngnyemun

Heungnyemun (Korean: 흥례문; Hanja: 興禮門) is second gate of Gyeongbokgung, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It was torn down in the 20th century, but was restored along with Gwanghwamun as part of the restoration project from 2001 to 2021.[1]

History

See also: Joseon Dynasty

During the Joseon Dynasty, gatekeepers worked alternately for two hours at the gate. During the Japanese colonial era of the 20th century, Japan demolished Heungnyemun and built a building for the Japanese Government-General of Korea on its spot. However, Heungnyemun was rebuilt on the same spot after independence in 1945.[2]

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

• Gwanghwamun Plaza
• Statue of King Sejong
• Jeong Do-jeon
• Gyeongbokgung
• Cheonggyecheon
• Bugaksan

References

1. "Gyeongbokgung Palace and Its History". Cultural Heritage Administration.
2. "Heungnyemun Gate". Cultural Heritage Administration.