Sukjeongmun

Sukjeongmun was originally built in 1396, and was originally called Sukcheongmun (肅淸門), but its name was modified slightly to its current name (肅靖門) in the early 16th century. Being situated so close to the Royal Palace of the Joseon Dynasty, it was rarely used for receiving visitors, and had more of a ceremonious function. The original wooden gatehouse over the gate was destroyed by fire, and the current gatehouse dates from 1976. The name Sukjeongmun means literally "Rule Solemnly Gate". It is one of the Four Great Gates () in the Fortress Wall of Seoul. ==Preservation==

After the infiltration of North Korean agents during the Blue House Raid in 1968, both the gate and the surrounding area were closed off for security reasons. They were opened again for public touring by 2007. ==Image gallery==

Sukjeongmun Gate, rear view, Seoul, Korea.jpg|Sukjeongmun Gate, back of gate, viewed from south Sukjeongmun Signboard, Seoul, Korea.jpg|Sukjeongmun signboard of gate, viewed from north Sukjeongmun and Fortress Wall, Seoul, Korea.jpg| Viewed from the north, showing incorporation into the Fortress Wall Sukjeongmun Gatehouse, Seoul, Korea.jpg|Wooden gatehouse, above the stone gate Sukjeongmun Door, Seoul, Korea.jpg|Door, photographed from within the gate Inside Sukjeongmun Gate, Seoul, Korea.jpg|Photo taken from inside gate, looking north == See also ==