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Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

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.

Basic Information

Address 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (03045)
Phone +82-2-3210-1645
Website www.chf.or.kr
Last Updated 2025/07/11
Sponsor 1 Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation
Sponsor 1 Contact +82-2-3210-1645
Event Time [Royal Guard Changing Ceremony] 10:00, 14:00 <br>[Ceremony of Guarding Gwanghwamun Gate] 11:00, 13:00 <br>[Public Training of the Royal Guard Soldiers] 09:35, 13:35<br> <br>* Schedule is subject to change; refer to the official website for details.<br>* Events may be canceled in the case of rain.
Event Place Gyeongbokgung Palace Heungnyemun Gate and Gwanghwamun Gate areas
Event Start Date 2025/01/01
Event End Date 2025/12/31
Age Limit Open to visitors of all ages
Usage Fee Free
Viewing Time Varies by performance

Additional Information

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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