Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)



In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.

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Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식) Information

📌Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul


🌍Website: www.chf.or.kr


😎Sponsor Information 1: Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation


📞Sponsor Contact 1: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3210-1645


😎Sponsor Information 2: No info


📞Sponsor Contact 2: +82-2-3210-1645


🕗Event & Performance Times: [Royal Guard Changing Ceremony]
10:00, 14:00 / 20 minutes per ceremony



[Ceremony of Guarding Gwanghwamun Gate]
11:00, 13:00 / 10 minutes per ceremony

[Public Training of the Royal Guard Soldiers]
* Held outside Hyeopsaengmun Gate
09:35, 13:35 / 15 minutes per ceremony

* Schedule is subject to change; refer to the official website for details.
* Events may be canceled in the case of rain.


💭Event & Performance Places: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Gwanghwamun area


🌍Event-related Websites: No info


❌Age Restrictions: Open to visitors of all ages


👍Event Booking Places: No info


🔔Place Information: [Subway]
Gyeongbokgung Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 5.
Gwanghwamun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 2.


🔔Related Event Information: No info


🔎Program Information: No info


⭕Event Start Dates: 20210101


❌Event End Dates: 20211231


💰Usage Fee: Free


💰Festival Discount Info: No info


🕗Festival Duration: Varies by performance


✅Introduction : In the Joseon dynasty, the royal guards of the palace were gatekeepers who were responsible for guarding the the main gates of Gyeongbokgung Palace as well as the main gates of the city such as Heunginjimun Gate and Sungnyemun Gate. The royal guards worked in shift duties and were in charge of opening and closing Gwanghwamun Gate. Before the royal guard system was enforced in 1469, the palace gates were protected by soldiers of the central army. The Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony held at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Gwanghwamun area reenacts the guard-changing procedure that took place during the Joseon dynasty, along with the reproduction of costumes and weapons, based on historical records.


✅Programs : Refer to the official website


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