{"id":307,"date":"2025-10-21T11:38:33","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/?p=307"},"modified":"2025-10-21T11:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T03:38:33","slug":"dongdaemun-gate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malaysiatravelpedia.com\/theia\/?p=307","title":{"rendered":"Dongdaemun Gate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dongdaemun Gate<\/strong>, also commonly known as <strong>Dongdaemun<\/strong> (East Great Gate), is one of the <strong>Eight Gates<\/strong> in the historic <strong>Seoul City Wall<\/strong> of the Joseon Dynasty. It holds the designation of <strong>National Treasure No. 1<\/strong> of South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The gate was first constructed in <strong>1398<\/strong> during the reign of King Taejo and served as the main eastern entrance into the capital city, Hanseong (now Seoul). Its original purpose was both for access and defense.<sup><\/sup> A unique defensive feature is the <strong>Ongseong<\/strong>, a half-moon-shaped outer wall built in front of the gate, which was added to bolster its protection against invaders, reflecting its strategic vulnerability on the eastern, lower-lying side of the city.<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the gate is a magnificent piece of traditional Korean architecture, it stands in stark contrast to its surroundings. Today, it is situated in the center of the bustling <strong>Dongdaemun district<\/strong>, famous globally for its massive <strong>Dongdaemun Market<\/strong> for wholesale and retail fashion, and the ultra-modern <strong>Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)<\/strong>, designed by Zaha Hadid. The illuminated gate at night beautifully symbolizes the convergence of Seoul&#8217;s deep history and its hyper-modern energy. 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