Heungnyemun Explained

Hangul:	흥례문
Rr:	Heungnyemun
Mr:	Hŭngnyemun

Heungnyemun is second gate of Gyeongbok Palace, in Jongno-gu, 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

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Its History . Cultural Heritage Administration.
2. Web site: Heungnyemun Gate . Cultural Heritage Administration.