Heunginjimun, Gate of Rising Benevolence

Heunginjimun, Gate of Rising Benevolence or more commonly known as Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name Dongdaemun means Great East Gate, and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty

Benevolence Commonly Dongdaemun Joseon Means Prominent Seoul

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