Korean Dictionary
How to say “Namdaemun Gate (Sungnyemun)” in Korean
남대문
namdaemun
BeginnerKorean History
Usage & Context
Namdaemun (South Great Gate), formally known as Sungnyemun, is the oldest wooden gate structure in Seoul. It was built in 1398 during the Joseon Dynasty. After a devastating arson fire in 2008, it was restored and reopened in 2013.
Example Sentence
남대문은 서울의 대표적인 역사 문화재예요.
Namdaemun is a representative historical cultural heritage of Seoul.
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