The Wanggung Sumunjang (Hangul: 왕궁수문장 ) or Sumungun (Hangul: 수문장 ) for short is a royal guard unit of the Joseon Dynasty, whose primary duty is to guard the walls and gates of the Five palaces of Seoul.
The Wanggung Sumunjang were a special unit of the Royal Guards in the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. The Sumungun were responsible for guarding the gates and walls of the five royal palaces and Hanseong's city gates, and would also patrol the surrounding areas to prevt any unauthorized try.
They were highly skilled in martial arts and weaponry, and were trained to use a variety of weapons including swords, spears, and bows. In 1469, King Yejong established the King's Royal Palace Gatekeepers as a separate organization from the main body of the Royal Guards.
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea, Guard Photography By Wendy Connett
King Yeongjo established the Sumunjangcheong (守門將廳) to manage them. They were recruited from the commoner class and were oft referred to as commoner soldiers or lowborn soldiers, as opposed to the aristocratic soldiers who made up the majority of the Royal Guards. Despite their lower social status, the Sumungun were known for their fierce loyalty to the royal family and their skill in combat. The Sumungun were known for their distinctive uniforms, which included a red jacket with black trim and a black hat with a white feather. Their uniforms were designed to be both practical and stylish, and were oft decorated with intricate patterns and designs. In addition to their duties as guards, the Sumungun also played a role in various official ceremonies and evts within the royal court. For example, they would participate in military parades and other public evts, and would also serve as escorts for members of the royal family.
The Sumunjang and Sujongjang wore and plate and mail armor (gyeongbeongap, Hangul: 경번갑 , Hanja: 鏡幡甲 ) and the Gapsa wore dudumiggap (Hangul: 두두미갑 , Hanja: 頭頭味甲 ), a ceremonial armor that does not provide protection in battle.
King Yeongjo established the Sumunjangcheong (守門將廳) to manage them. They were recruited from the commoner class and were oft referred to as commoner soldiers or lowborn soldiers, as opposed to the aristocratic soldiers who made up the majority of the Royal Guards. Despite their lower social status, the Sumungun were known for their fierce loyalty to the royal family and their skill in combat. The Sumungun were known for their distinctive uniforms, which included a red jacket with black trim and a black hat with a white feather. Their uniforms were designed to be both practical and stylish, and were oft decorated with intricate patterns and designs. In addition to their duties as guards, the Sumungun also played a role in various official ceremonies and evts within the royal court. For example, they would participate in military parades and other public evts, and would also serve as escorts for members of the royal family.
The Sumunjang and Sujongjang wore and plate and mail armor (gyeongbeongap, Hangul: 경번갑 , Hanja: 鏡幡甲 ) and the Gapsa wore dudumiggap (Hangul: 두두미갑 , Hanja: 頭頭味甲 ), a ceremonial armor that does not provide protection in battle.
King Yeongjo established the Sumunjangcheong (守門將廳) to manage them. They were recruited from the commoner class and were oft referred to as commoner soldiers or lowborn soldiers, as opposed to the aristocratic soldiers who made up the majority of the Royal Guards. Despite their lower social status, the Sumungun were known for their fierce loyalty to the royal family and their skill in combat. The Sumungun were known for their distinctive uniforms, which included a red jacket with black trim and a black hat with a white feather. Their uniforms were designed to be both practical and stylish, and were oft decorated with intricate patterns and designs. In addition to their duties as guards, the Sumungun also played a role in various official ceremonies and evts within the royal court. For example, they would participate in military parades and other public evts, and would also serve as escorts for members of the royal family.
The Sumunjang and Sujongjang wore and plate and mail armor (gyeongbeongap, Hangul: 경번갑 , Hanja: 鏡幡甲 ) and the Gapsa wore dudumiggap (Hangul: 두두미갑 , Hanja: 頭頭味甲 ), a ceremonial armor that does not provide protection in battle.
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