things to do in jongno-gu, seoul, south korea

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun

Heunginjimun Gate - Dongdaemun

Heunginjimun Gate was built to protect Hanseongbu, which historically housed essential government facilities. Heunginjimun Gate was the gate on the...

Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate

Changdeokgung Injeongmun Gate

Serving as the main gate of Injeongjeon Hall, Injeongmun Gate was established in 1405 (5th year of King Taejo’s reign during the Joseon dynasty). L...

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate

Changgyeonggung Palace Honghwamun Gate

Honghwamun Gate is the main gate of Changgyeonggung Palace. It has three opening gates in the front and two to the side with a sophisticated lockin...

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun

Changuimun Gate - Jahamun

Changuimun Gate was often called Jahamun Gate. It was one of four mini-gates in the north surrounding the walled city of Hanyang (Seoul) during the...

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Gwanghwamun Gate

Built in 1395 under the reign of King Taejo, the first king of the Joseon dynasty, Gwanghwamun Gate is the southern gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. I...