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Dongdaemun
Heavy traffic surges past the historical landmark Dongdaemun—the Great East Gate—in central Seoul. Originally built in 1396, the current structure was reconstructed in 1869.
Photograph by Heimo Aga

Splendid Seoul

See Seoul photos in this gallery from National Geographic’s Ultimate City Guide for Seoul.

January 29, 2010
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