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Photo taken of Seoul before 1911 by American travel journalist Carpenter [SEOUL MUSEUM OF HISTORY]

Long lost pictures offer glimpse into the past of Seoul's historic Sungnyemun Gate

The rediscovery of 163 photos offers a glimpse into the historic area surrounding Sungnyemun Gate in Seoul. The Seoul Museum of History published the pictures, including those captured by American diplomats and the Japanese colonial government.

2024.2.16

Sungnyemun Gate, also known as Namdaemun, may no longer be referred to as Korea's National Treasure No. 1. [CHOI JEONG-DONG]

National Treasure No. 1 may lose its crown

Korea’s National Treasure No. 1 is Sungnyemun Gate, which was restored in 2013 after being partially destroyed in an arson attack in 2008. Although the numbering system was introduced for "mere administrative use," the historic gate, also known ...

2021.6.28

Reopening

The back entrance to Sungnyemun Gate in central Seoul opened to the public for the first time Tuesday since Korea’s National Treasure No. 1 was burned down in 2008. Despite the reopening of the gate, also known as Namdaemun, after a ...

2021.6.22

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sungnyemun gate

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Long lost pictures offer glimpse into the past of Seoul's historic Sungnyemun Gate

National Treasure No. 1 may lose its crown

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