Namhansanseong Yeonmugwan

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2154

Category

Architecture

Era

조선시대

Designated year

2021

Location

광주시, 경기도— 경기도 광주시 남한산성면 산성리 400-1

Coordinates

37.478267, 127.186477Kakao address conversion

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'Namhansanseong Yeonmuwan' was established in 1625 (King Injo 3) during Namhansanseong fortification construction, serving as the principal building of the centrally-established military command (Sueo Cheong) founded immediately thereafter in 1626. Following the 1795 abolition of Sueo Cheong's provincial administration branch, the Yeonmuwan continued as Sueo Cheong's primary headquarters and Gwangju Provincial Governor's administrative workspace. From initial establishment through three documented repair periods with specific notation through ridge-beam inscriptions and documents, structural chronology can be precisely established, with plaques inscribed in 1762 (King Yeongjo 38) contemporary record. Architectural features present five-bays front, four-bays-side proportions with rear peripheral sections and lateral protective beam construction. Distinctive military-facility utilization characteristics include rear-displaced central pillars establishing interior wall spaces accommodating royal or provincial military commander positioning, combined with elementary column-head bracket ornamentation and subtle painted-decoration employing dragon motifs within substantial compositions establishing solemn adornment. Particularly notable are exterior protective pillar-support frameworks employing oversized timber completely encasing pillars while displaying building-authority presence. Military-facility functional character combined with historical significance—as training-ground location permitting imperial-audience direct popular contact and subsequent administrative responsibilities with judges' offices and affiliated agencies (incense office, work office) positioned proximally. Yeonmuwan thus demonstrates not merely military-facility function but historical importance through King Jeongjo's administrative visitation permitting direct popular acknowledgment of commendable service and resolution of long-standing regional concerns—exemplifying royal compassionate-governance philosophy establishing considerable historical value. Accordingly, designation as nationally designated heritage (Treasure) warrants preservation merit.

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