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Donuimun

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Donuimun Gate, Seoul, Korea
Donuimun Gate, Seoul, Korea

Donuimun (Hangul 돈의문, Hanja 敦義門; also known as West Gate) was one of the Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon Dynasty. The gate's historical location is also known as Seodaemun (서대문, 西大門 "West Big Gate").

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Donuimun
Saemunan-ro, Seoul

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N 37.568244444444 ° E 126.968975 °
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돈의문터

Saemunan-ro 29
03735 Seoul
South Korea
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