Seoul’s historic Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun or South Gate, was destroyed by fire Sunday February 10 2008.

The structure was originally built in 1398 and designated National Treasure no. 1 in 1962.

Fire Destroys Historic Seoul Landmark - Chsun Ilbo, Feb 11 2008

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