[Suwon Hwaseong] Janganmun, the North Gate

Janganmun is the north gate of the Hwaseong Fortress and the largest of the existing main gates. The word jangan means a capital, illustrating King Jeongjo’s intention to make Hwaseong a major city. To symbolize the dignity of a royal family, a two-storied building was constructed and ongseong, a small brick tower, was erected to protect the gate. It was also designed so that water could be poured through five holes called oseongji on the upper side of ongseong in case enemies tried to burn the gate.

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