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Gwanghuimun

South Korea

Gwanghuimun (Hanja, lit. 'Bright Light Gate', also known as Southeast Gate) is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Namsomun (lit. 'South Small Gate'). It was originally called Sugumun (lit. 'Water Channel Gate').

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Other city gates in South Korea