Dongdaemun

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Dongdaemun
Korean name
Hangul:	동대문 also 흥인지문
Hanja:	東大門 also 興仁之門
Revised Romanization:	Dongdaemun also Heunginjimun
McCune-Reischauer:	Tongdaemun also Hŭnginjimun

Dongdaemun — more properly known as Heunginjimun— is a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdaemun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is located in Jongno 6-ga.

The structure was first built by King Taejo during his fifth year of reign (1396). It was renovated in 1453, and the current structure is the one rebuilt in 1869.

[edit] Shopping District

Today, the area around Dongdaemun includes upmarket shopping districts as well as several underground shops, stalls and markets that are open 24 hours a day.

[edit] See also

• List of Korea-related topics
• List of upscale shopping districts

[edit] External links

• Shopping districts in Seoul
• Dongdaemun Shopping Center