Gwanghwamun
Palace gate in Seoul, South Korea
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Gwanghwamun (Korean: 광화문; Hanja: 光化門) is the main and south gate of the palace Gyeongbokgung, in Jongno District, 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 history as the capital of Joseon, 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.
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Korea under Japanese rule
1910–1945 colony of the Empire of Japan
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Joseon
1392–1897 Korean dynasty
0.3 mi away
Gyeongbokgung
Palace in Seoul, South Korea
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Government-General of Chōsen Building
1926–1996 colonial building in Korea
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Hall of Worthies
1420–1456 Korean royal research institute
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Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation
South Korean deposit insurer
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