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Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문)

Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문) · © KTO · KOGL Type 3

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Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate

Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon dynasty).

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Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon dynasty). Later on, the gate was destroyed by multiple fires during the Imjin War (Japanese invasion of Korea in 1592), therefore current form of the establishment displays designs that are more often seen in the late 19th century's. In addition, a lot of subsidary marks and buildings are removed from the original places and relocated passing the time, however, still remains to represent prestigious ambience. Injeongmun Gate served as the place for several coronation ceremonies of kings, prince's succession of throne, and many other national affairs celebrated by the royal members who gathered and aligned around this gate. Official location: 99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. Visiting hours: February-May 09:00-18:00 June-August 09:00-18:30 September-October 09:00-18:00 November-January 09:00-17:30 * Last admission 1 hour before closing.. Closure information: Mondays (If Monday lands on a public holiday, the following day will also be closed). Information contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-2-3668-2300. Plan this visit using the official information above as the baseline. Operating hours, admission conditions, programs, access rules, and parking arrangements can change after this review, so confirm the latest notice on the linked official website before departure. This is especially important when a visit depends on a particular exhibition, guided program, seasonal activity, reservation, or accessibility service. Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate (창덕궁 인정문) is presented here as a destination rather than as a commercial listing. The description focuses on the setting and visitor experience documented by the Korea Tourism Organization. Respect residential, religious, ecological, and cultural-property rules where they apply, and use the official contact for questions that affect access or safety.

Quick highlights

  • Main gate of Changdeokgung's Injeongjeon
  • UNESCO World Heritage palace component
  • Elaborate roof decorations
  • Korean palace architecture
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Where is Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate located?

99, Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul

What are Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate's opening hours?

February-May 09:00-18:00 June-August 09:00-18:30 September-October 09:00-18:00 November-January 09:00-17:30 * Last admission 1 hour before closing.