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 1396 [...]]]>

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 and doesn’t get much attention due to the much bigger Dongdaemun Gate situated nearby. Gwanghuimun was built in 1396 in the southeastern part of the walled capital. The gate was rebuilt in 1711 and the gatehouse was completed in 1719. The gate house and battlements around it were destroyed during the Korean War, only to be restored in 1976. The current Gwanghuimun gate is located slightly further south of the original site due to roads being built there.

How to get to Gwanghuimun Gate:
Take line 2 or 4 to Dongdaemun History and Culture Park station and leave exit 3 or 4 and follow the map below.

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 changed to the current name in 1511 because the same name was used for the east entrance of [...]]]> 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 changed to the current name in 1511 because the same name was used for the east entrance of Changgyeongung palace. It has also been known as Small East Gate (Dongdaemun). Its gatehouse was built in 1744 and was demolished in 1928, due to damage caused by old age leaving the arched entrance. The gate structure was destroyed entirely during the Japanese Colonial Period to allow for the construction of tram tracks. It was restored in 1992. The current gate is slightly further north from the original site due to road building.

How to get Hyehwamun Gate:
Take line 4 to Hyehwa station and leave exit 1. Keep heading straight and follow the bend in the road to the right and follow the road for about 2 minutes. You will see Hyehwamun on your left.

Megabox Dongdaemun opened in September, 2008. It has 8 screens and a total of 1,744 seats. As with the other Megabox Cinemas it has an M theatre. This room is considerably bigger than the rest and each seat is separate with lots of space. Usually, only the box office hits will be played in the [...]]]>

Megabox Dongdaemun Cinema

Megabox Dongdaemun opened in September, 2008. It has 8 screens and a total of 1,744 seats. As with the other Megabox Cinemas it has an M theatre. This room is considerably bigger than the rest and each seat is separate with lots of space. Usually, only the box office hits will be played in the M theatre.

Megabox Dongdaemun is located in Good Morning Shopping mall on the 9th – 11th floors. Most people like to arrive early do some shopping or get some food beside the cinema on the 9th floor. Later, this year Dongdaemun Culture and History Park will be fully opened. When that happens I expect the cinema and surrounding area to become a lot busier.

Cinema price:
* Early morning ticket : 5,000 won
* Children : 6,000 won
* Youth : 7,000 won
* Adults : 8,000 won (9,000 won on Fridays, Weekends and holidays)

Megbox Link- Korean Only www.megabox.co.kr

How to get to Megabox Dongdaemun Cinema:
You can take line 2, 4 or 5 to Dongdaemun Culture and History Park. Leave exit 14 and Megabox is located in the building to your left on the 9th to 11th floors.