Suwon Cultural Foundation

One of the two floodgates in the Suwoncheon Stream flowing through Hwaseong Fortress, Buksumun was built between February 28, 1794, and January 13, 1795, in the 18th year of King Jeongjo’s reign. It is also known as Hwahongmun, with “Hwa” meaning Hwaseong, “hong” a rainbow and "mun" a gate. The water gushing through the floodgate creates an attractive scene.