Hyehwamun, City gate in Jongno District, South Korea.
Hyehwamun features a stone archway and wooden gatehouse with colorful decorations, situated along the Seoul City Wall in the northern area.
Built in 1396 during King Taejo's reign as Honghwamun, the gate received its current name in 1511 to avoid confusion with Changgyeonggung Palace's entrance.
The gate's name translates to Distribution of Wisdom Gate, reflecting the educational and intellectual values of Korean society during the Joseon period.
Located near Hansung University Station on Line 4, the gate remains open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM without entrance fees.
After complete removal during Japanese occupation for a streetcar line, the gate was reconstructed in 1992 slightly north of its original position.
Location: Hyehwa-dong
Location: Seongbuk-dong
Part of: Seoul City Wall
GPS coordinates: 37.58794,127.00393
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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