Gigiguk Beonsachang

This is a building of the Gigichang, where modern weapons were manufactured in the late Joseon period; it was built in 1884, the twenty-first year of Emperor Gojong, eight years after the Ganghwado Treaty was concluded. At the time, new systems were being put in place to modernise weaponry, with efforts concentrated on modern military training and weapon manufacture. The building's name, "beonsa," refers to the process of pouring molten metal into a mould made of earth. The walls are built of dark grey brick banded with red brick, topped with a gable roof (matbae) whose sides form the shape of the character 人. The doors are rainbow-shaped; the main entrance is built of granite, while the side doors are decorated with a band of red brick.

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Where it is

Region

Jongno-gu, Seoul

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산