Audio Guide Pungnam Gate

Name: Audio Guide Pungnam Gate
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Jeonju

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Duration: 8 min

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About this place

Puerta de Pungnam is the sole surviving gate of the four original entrances to Jeonju fortress, built during the Joseon period in 1388 and restored in the 18th century. The structure has been designated as South Korea's National Treasure No. 308, making it a significant historical landmark. Visitors to Jeonju can see this well-preserved example of medieval Korean military architecture, which stands as a testament to the city's fortified past and remains one of the most important historical monuments to visit in the region.

Practical information

1 Pungnammun 3-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk State, South Korea

Opening hoursMonday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Points included in this audio guide

Ongseong

The ongseong is a semicircular defensive wall built outside Pungnammun gate to strengthen protection against external invasion. This auxiliary fortification worked in tandem with the main gate structure and remains in place today. It's a notable example of traditional Korean military architecture and defensive strategy from the Joseon period, clearly visible when you visit the gate in Jeonju.

South Gate 'Pungnammun'

The south nameplate of Pungnammun is an inscribed board displaying the characters 'Pungnammun', suspended on the southern face of the gate's second storey. Far from merely decorative, this nameplate carries significant symbolic weight, linking Jeonju directly to the founding of the Joseon dynasty. The two characters encapsulate the historical importance of this location and the gate itself.