Gwanghuimun
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Gwanghuimun (Korean: 광희문; Hanja: 光熙門; lit. 'Bright Light Gate';[1] also known as Southeast Gate) is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the Fortress Wall of Seoul, South Korea, which surrounded the city in the Joseon period. The gate is also known as Namsomun (남소문; lit. 'South Small Gate'). It was originally called Sugumun (수구문; 水口門; lit. 'Water Channel Gate').[2]
Gwanghuimun was originally built in 1396, and was rebuilt from 1711 to 1719. It was the only gate to be left virtually untouched during the Japanese Occupation. However, it was largely destroyed during the Korean War, but was restored in 1976.[3]
