Designation of Gurye 'Cheoneunsa Iljumun' as a Treasure

Built in the Late Joseon Period, Reflecting Regional Characteristics and the Typical Style of Joseon Dynasty Iljumun Gate

[Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok] The ‘Cheoneunsa Iljumun’ located in Gurye-gun, Jeollanam-do, was designated as a treasure on the 28th.

Iljumun is the main gate that marks the beginning of a temple area, typically a unique type of gate with a roof supported by two pillars.

Built in 1723 (the 3rd year of King Gyeongjong of the Joseon Dynasty), the ‘Cheoneunsa Iljumun’ exhibits the typical architectural style of Joseon-era Iljumun gates while also featuring regional characteristics such as the use of stone on the threshold.

Additionally, it holds art historical significance as it displays a plaque inscribed with calligraphy by Won Gyo Lee Gwangsa (1705?1777), a representative painter and calligrapher of the late Joseon period.

The Cultural Heritage Administration, in cooperation with local governments including Gurye-gun, promoted the designation of Iljumun gates within temples as treasures this year. As a result, four Iljumun gates, including ‘Cheoneunsa Iljumun’, Sunamsa Iljumun in Suncheon, Bonghwangmun of Bongamsa in Mungyeong, and Bonghwangmun of Donghwasa in Daegu, were designated as treasures this time.

Gurye-gun announced that along with the treasure designation of ‘Cheoneunsa Iljumun’ this year, it also successfully promoted the designation of ‘Hwaeomsa Byeokam Gukildo Daeseonsa Monument’ and ‘Honam Women’s Nongak Pojang Geollip’ as Jeollanam-do designated cultural properties.

County Governor Kim Sunho stated, “We will continue to make our best efforts to ensure that cultural properties in the jurisdiction are recognized externally and are continuously preserved and managed.”

Gurye=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yuk Miseok hss79@asiae.co.kr

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