Hongsalmun
In architecture, a hongsalmun is a gate for entering a sacred place in Korea. Hongsalmun, also called hongjeonmun or hongmun, are usually erected to indicate Korean Confucian sites, such as shrines, tombs, and academies such as hyanggyo and seowon. The gate indicates entry to a sacred realm.
| Hongsalmun | |
The hongsalmun at the lleung Royal Tomb (Joseon dynasty royal tombs) | |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 홍살문 |
| Hanja | |
| Revised Romanization | Hongsalmun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Hongsalmun |
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