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Western Artillery Pavilion (Hwaseong Fortress)

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Western Artillery Pavilion (Hwaseong Fortress)

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Western Artillery Pavilion (Hwaseong Fortress)

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    1. Hwaseong Fortress – Hwahongmun Gate loop from Yeong-dong

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    September 7, 2025

    An artillery pavilion, called por in Korean, is an outwardly projecting structure topped with a pavilion, inside which artillery is installed for use in attacking the enemy. There are five artillery pavilions in Hwaseong Fortress.

    The Western Artillery Pavilion is situated on the slope between Hwaseomun Gate and the Western Command Post.

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