Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbok Palace, in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. The most recent large-scale restoration work on the gate was finished and it was opened to the public on August 15, 2010.
Gwanghwamun
Gwanghwamun in the 1880s, in clear air framed by the mountains and showing surrounding buildings and pedestrians. Photo taken by pioneering Japanese photographer Ogawa Kazumasa.
Concrete Gwanghwamun with the Japanese Governor General Building, which stood until 1996.
Gwanghwamun wooden name plate in Hanja in 2012
Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of the royal family and the seat of government.
Gyeongbokgung at night
Gyeongbokgung, with the former presidential residence the Blue House and the mountain Bugaksan behind it (2016)
King Taejo
Throne Hall (1906)