Pioce Homme - Seoul Plaza Underground Shopping Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (피오체옴므 시청광장 지하쇼핑센터) - Area information

Pioce Homme - Seoul Plaza Underground Shopping Center Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (피오체옴므 시청광장 지하쇼핑센터)

1.1 Km 0 2024-06-26

#627, B12, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony (수문장 교대의식)

1.1 Km 256694 2024-05-17

161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
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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.