Pungnammun

Pungnam gate symbolizing Jeonju was originally South gate among 4 gates of Jeonju castle and erected by Choi Yukeong, Jeonla governor in 1389 together with Jeonju castle. Treasure No. 308. South gate of the old Jeonju fortress. Believed to have been built in the 44th year of King Youngjo of the Joseon Dynasty (1768). Double pavilion with 8 layered roof, standing on Hongyemun Gate built on part of the fortress wall. The 1st floor has 3 kan of length and width, while the 2nd floor has 3 kan of length, 1 kan of width. In the front and rear on the inside of the 1st floor, there are 4 old pillars, reaching to the 2nd floor, thereby also supporting as pillars on the 2nd floor. This is not a usual arrangement of pillars in the Korean construction style of gate pavilions. Like a house with "Jusimpo," "Gongpo" is only on the pillars, but the overall structure follows the trend of a house with "Dapo." "Soesu" also follows the construction style of a house with "Dapo." The carvings of dragon head on the pillars and under the "Gongpo" in the middle of the front and back of the 1st floor are examples of decoration carvings which are characteristic of the late Chosun dynasty. (representation of old profile after the rebuilding in 1980) To Jeonju people Jeonju Pungnab gate is kind of symbol representing Jeonju. Seeing that Jeonju's representing citizen festival is Pungnab festival, the meaning of it well supposed. There is another nickname in Pungnab gate other than its unique name. Writing of Honam's first castle is hanging on as it is the only existing gate of Jeonju castle. Centered with Pungnab gate, Jeonju Korean-style village and South market are connected.