Gwanghwamun is a landmark in central Seoul, South Korea, built in 1395. It is a large gate that stands in front of Gyeongbok Palace. The gate has gone through periods of destruction and disrepair, but in the time periods which it was physically standing, it was a landmark that could be justly labeled as the hub of Seoul. Jamo redirects here. ... Hanja is the Korean name for Chinese characters. ... The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language romanization system in South Korea. ... McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language romanization systems, along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which replaced (a modified) McCune-Reischauer as the official romanization system in South Korea in 2000. ... Seoul   is the capital of South Korea and is located on the Han River in the countrys northwest. ... Events End of reign of Hungary by Capet-Anjou family. ... Gyeongbokgung is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. ...

History

Gwanghwamun was constructed in 1395 to signify the start of the new Yi Dynasty. In the 1592 Japanese Invasion, it was destroyed completely by the Japanese. King Gojong rebuilt it in 1867 along with the rest of the palace. It stood until 1926, during the Japanese occupation of Korea, when it was moved to the current location at the National Folk Museum of Korea to make way for the massive Japanese Governor General Building. After the liberation from Japan and the Korean war, Gwanghwamun lay in complete disrepair. In 1963 it was rebuilt by Park Chung Hee's administration in its current location. The sign on Gwanghwamun was painted by Park himself. Gwanghwamun remained in that state until late 2006. Events End of reign of Hungary by Capet-Anjou family. ... This article is in need of attention. ... Combatants Korea under the Joseon Dynasty , China under the Ming Dynasty, Jurchen tribes Japan under Toyotomi Hideyoshi Commanders Korea: King Seonjo Prince Gwanghae Yi Sun-sin†, Gwon Yul, Yu Seong-ryong, Yi Eok-gi†, Won Gyun†, Kim Myeong-won, Yi Il, Sin Rip†, Gwak Jae-u, Kim Shi-Min† China... Gojong, the Emperor Gwangmu (광무제 光武帝 gwang mu je) (8 September 1852–21 January 1919) was the twenty-sixth king and first emperor of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. ... Cunt BAg Twat Fuk suck my penis ring 0778851865!!!!!!Year 1867 (MDCCCLXVII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Thursday of the of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ... 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar). ... Flag of the Japanese Resident General of Korea Anthem: Kimi ga Yoa Korea under Japanese Occupation Capital Keijo Language(s) Korean, Japanese Religion Shintoisma Government Constitutional monarchy Emperor of Japan  - 1910 - 1912 Emperor Meiji  - 1912 - 1925 Emperor Taisho  - 1925 - 1945 Emperor Showa Governor-General of Korea  - 1910 - 1916 Masatake Terauchi... The National Folk Museum of Korea was established in 1945 as the National Museum of Ethnology. ... The Japanese Government-General Building (often referred to outside Korea as the Seoul Capitol) was the chief administrative building in Seoul during the Japanese occupation of Korea and the seat of the Governor-General of Korea. ... Combatants United Nations:  Republic of Korea,  Australia,  Belgium,  Luxembourg,  Canada,  Colombia,  Ethiopia,  France,  Greece,  Luxembourg,  Netherlands,  New Zealand,  Philippines,  South Africa,  Thailand,  Turkey,  United Kingdom,  United States Medical staff:  Denmark,  Australia,  Italy,  Norway,  Sweden Communist states:  Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,  Peoples Republic of China,  Soviet Union Commanders... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Park Chung-hee (November 14, 1917 – October 26, 1979) was former ROK Army general and the president of the Republic of Korea from 1961 to 1979. ...

Renovation

Gwanghwamun is currently undergoing renovation, which started in December 2006, It is being disassembled and moved back to its original location 14.5 meters to the south. It will also be rotated in order to realign the center of the gate with the main hall of Gyeongbok Palace. These renovations were started because the 1963 rendition of Gwanghwamun had been built with its center aligned with the front door of the Governor General Building. That building was removed in 1996. The current aim of the renovation is to complete the task of erasing any evidence of the Governor General building having been on the site. Gwanghwamun is scheduled to be completely disassembled in May 2007, and completely reconstructed by 2009, along with a park and plaza for citizens and tourists. For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... The Japanese Government-General Building (often referred to outside Korea as the Seoul Capitol) was the chief administrative building in Seoul during the Japanese occupation of Korea and the seat of the Governor-General of Korea. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...

See also

• Japanese General Government Building, Seoul
• Gyeongbok Palace
• Gwanghwamun Station

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External links

• Streetwise in Seoul: Restoring Gwanghwamun