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Namdaemun 숭례문

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Namdaemun (Korean: 남대문; lit. 'South Great Gate'), a.k.a. the Sungnyemun (숭례문; lit. 'Honoring Propriety Gate'), is the southern gate of The Eight Gates of Seoul making part of the Seoul City Wall marking the city's original boundary during the Joseon period, although the city has since significantly outgrown it after that.

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Namdaemun (숭례문) — verified Korean place / attraction.

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• Korean Name: 남대문
• Literal Meaning: South Great Gate
• Also Known As: Sungnyemun
• Location: Seoul
• Part Of: The Eight Gates of Seoul
• Historical Period: Joseon period

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 91 verified snapshots.

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