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Taedongmun
Taedongmun () is the eastern gate of the inner castle of the walled city of Pyongyang (Pyongyang Castle), and one of the National Treasures of North Korea. Located on the banks of the Taedong River, from which it gets its name, the gate was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, and, along with the Ryongwang Pavilion and Pyongyang Bell, served as the center of the inner castle's eastern defenses. The present construction dates from 1635, however, as the original was burnt to the ground during the Imjin wars of the late 16th century. It is National Treasure #
Potongmun
Potongmun () is the western gate of the inner system of the walled city of Pyongyang (Pyongyang Castle). It was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, and was later rebuilt in 1473. It features a granite base topped by a two-story structure. The gate's structure was destroyed by American air attacks during the destruction of Pyongyang in Korean War, but was later reconstructed in 1955.
Yeongeunmun
Yŏngŭnmun () or Yeongeunmun Gate was a Joseon-era gate near present day Seoul, South Korea. Since it was a symbol of China's diplomatic influence on Joseon, the Enlightenment Party of the Joseon government intentionally demolished it in February 1895, seeking complete political independence of Joseon from China.
Hongsalmun
In Korean architecture, a hongsalmun () is a gate for entering a sacred place. Also called hongjeonmun or hongmun, it is usually erected to indicate Korean Confucian sites, such as shrines, tombs, academies such as hyanggyo and seowon. It is also installed in front of palaces and villages that produced loyal subjects and filial sons. It was first made in the Silla dynasty.
Chilsongmun
'''Ch'ilsŏng Gate''' () is the northern gate of the inner castle of the walled city of Pyongyang (Pyongyang Castle). Located in the scenic Moranbong Park, the gate was originally built in the sixth century as an official Koguryo construction, although present construction dates from 1712.
Namdaemun
city gate in Kaesong, North Korea
Iljumun
Iljumun is the first gate at the entrance to many Korean Buddhist temples. Called the "One-Pillar Gate", because when viewed from the side the gate appears to be supported by a single pillar.