The woman with an umbrella was approaching the Myeongjeongmun Gate

Woman with an umbrella in front of Myeongjeongmun Gate — Myeongjeongmun gate at Changgyeong Palace

Upon entering Changgyeonggung Palace, a magnificent gate appeared before me. Myeongjeongmun. Myeongjeongjeon, the main hall of Changgyeonggung, awaits you once you pass through this gate. While looking at the gate from a little distance, a woman with a parasol appeared and was seen approaching Myeongjeongmun step by step.

A flat plaque written in Chinese characters hangs above the gate. The Chinese characters are easy for Japanese to read, but I wonder what about the Korean people who have focused on Hangeul education. I have a feeling that some of our own citizens cannot read the name of this gate.

It is the same in Japan, but historic buildings have flat plaques on which the name of the building is written. It is like wearing a nameplate. In Europe, the name of the church is not displayed at the entrance. This is an interesting phenomenon, though it can be seen as a cultural difference.

In any case, flat plaques are useful for travellers. It gives the name of the building and makes it easier to know where you are.

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