Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

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Gwanghuimun Gate

On June 23, 2011 By admin

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 and doesn’t get much attention due to the much bigger Dongdaemun Gate situated nearby. Gwanghuimun was built in [...]

Dongdaemun Stadium

On June 23, 2011 By admin

Dongdaemun Stadium was located in downtown Seoul. It was demolished on December 18th, 2007 to make way for the Dongdaemun History and Culture Park.

Before the stadium was built it was the location of Seoul Fortress wall and Hadomateo (a military camp [...]

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Dongdaemun History & Culture Park

On June 23, 2011 By admin

Dongdaemun History and Culture Park is being built as a historical and cultural theme park where Seoul’s history comes to life. The park’s site was the location of the Seoul Fortress wall and Hadomateo (a military camp site) in the Jeseon Dynasty. Then in 1925, as the invasion of Japan’s Imperial Army was in full [...]

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