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Heunginjimun Gate

Heunginjimun Gate AKA Dongdaemun Gate Heunginjimun Gate is located in Dongdaemun in Seoul.  Heunginjinmun Gate was the East Gate of the capital Seoul and built in 1398. The current Heunginjimun Gate...

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Bosingak Bell Tower

Bosingak Bell Tower Bosingak Bell Tower was used during the Joseon Dynasty. The purpose of the bell tower was to notify the people of the opening and closing of the city gates and in case of...

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Hyehwamun Gate

One of the four small gates in the historic fortress walls of Seoul. Hyehwamun was built in 1396 in the northeastern part of the walled capital. Its original name was Honghwamun but this had to be...

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Gwanghuimun Gate

Gwanghuimun Gate Gwanghuimun gate was one of the small four gates that made up the Fortress wall that surrounded the palaces, city and protected Seoul from invaders. It is one of the less known gates...

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Mongchontoseong (Mongchon Earthen Fortress)

Mongchontoseong (Mongchon Earthen Fortress) Mongchontoseong Earthen Fortress is the remains of a once important area in the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C. – 660 A.D.). The area was once the capital city of...

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