Heunginjimun offers a fascinating insight into the area's colorful past. Glance up at the thick walls and try to picture the events that occurred around it throughout its history.

This historic structure is located in Jongno-gu, a place that has loads going for it! Gyeongbokgung Palace, Dongdaemun History and Culture Park, and National Museum of Korea are other interesting sightseeing choices nearby when you've finished up at Heunginjimun.

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Myeong-dong

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