Independence Gate
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Not to be confused with Independence Arch.
Independence Gate (Korean: 독립문; Hanja: 獨立門) or Dongnimmun is a memorial gate in Seoul, South Korea. It was built in January 1898. Its construction was planned by Soh Jaipil, as a symbol of Korea's commitment to independence. It was designated as a Historic Site of South Korea in 1963, and relocated 70 metres (230 ft) northwest from the original location in 1979 for preservation.[2]
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Native name Korean: 독립문 | |
Type | Memorial Arch |
Location | 941, Hyeonjeo-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul |
Coordinates | 37.5724101°N 126.9595249°E / 37.5724101; 126.9595249 |
Area | 2,715.8 m2 |
Built | January 1898 |
Architect | Sim Ŭi-sŏk [ko][1] |
Architectural style(s) | Triumphal arch |
Governing body | Seodaemun District |
Owner | Government of South Korea |
Official name | Dongnimmun Arch |
Designated | 21 January 1963 |
Reference no. | 32 |
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Quick Facts Hangul, Hanja ...
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Dongnimmun |
McCune–Reischauer | Tongnimmun |
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Dongnimmun measures 14.28 meters in height and 11.48 meters in width, and is made of approximately 1,850 pieces of granite.[3]