The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls.
Basic Information
| Postal Code | 04528 |
| Homepage | www.royalguard.or.kr/sungnyemun_event |
| Address | 40 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul |
Usage Information
| Age Restriction | Open to visitors of all ages |
| Event End Date | 2024-12-14 |
| Event Location | Sungnyemun Gate |
| Event Start Date | 2024-01-06 |
| Performance Time | 10:00-10:10 숭례문 개문의식(1대 파수군) 10:00-10:40 1대 파수의식 10:40-11:20 2대 파수의식 11:20-12:00 1대 파수의식 13:00-13:40 1대 파수의식 13:40-14:20 2대 파수의식 14:20-15:00 1대 파수의식 15:00-15:30 2대 파수의식 15:30-15:40 숭례문 폐문의식(2대 파수군) |
| Host Organization | Seoul Metropolitan City |
| Host Contact | 010-2802-2133 |
| Organizing Agency | Insight Motion |
| Organizer Contact | +82-10-2802-2133 |
| Usage Fee | Free |
Detailed Description
| Introduction | The Sungnyemun Gate Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of the guards who protected the fortress walls around the capital city during the Joseon dynasty. During this change, the gates would be opened for the off-duty guards to go out and replace those finishing their shift of walking along the walls. |
| Programs | Guard experience |
