Gwanghwamun | |
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Korean name | |
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Hangul | 광화문 |
Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gwanghwamun |
McCune–Reischauer | Kwanghwamun |
Gwanghwamun (Korean: 광화문; Hanja: 光化門) is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbok Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. The most recent large-scale restoration work on the gate was finished and it was opened to the public on August 15, 2010.[1]