Heunginjimun

Heunginjimun
Heunginjimun
Korean name
Hangul 동대문 also 흥인지문
Hanja 東大門 also 興仁之門
Revised Romanization Dongdaemun also Heunginjimun
McCune–Reischauer Tongdaemun also Hŭnginjimun

Heunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more commonly known as Dongdaemun, is 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. The gate is located at Jongno 6-ga in Jongno-gu.

The structure was first built by King Taejo during his fifth year of reign (1398). It was renovated in 1453, and the current structure is the one rebuilt in 1869.

Shopping district

Dongdaemun Fashion District, a popular shopping district.

Today, the area around Dongdaemun known as Dongdaemun Market includes upmarket shopping districts as well as several underground shops, stalls and markets that are open for much of the day. It has grown into the largest shopping center in South Korea. In 2007, the City of Seoul started Dongdaemun Design Project (DDP), to renovate what used to be Dongdaemun Stadium (an amateur baseball park). With world-famous architect Zaha Hadid's design, when completed this structure is expected to be one of the most notable landmarks in downtown Seoul.

As of 2010, the Seoul Subway station name there was changed to Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station.

See also

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Coordinates: 37°34′16.15″N 127°0′34.70″E / 37.5711528°N 127.009639°E / 37.5711528; 127.009639


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