Namdaemun, City gate and monument in Kaesong, North Korea
The stone base of Namdaemun supports a wooden pavilion structure featuring traditional Korean architectural elements and decorative roof tiles.
The construction of this monumental gate began at the end of the Koryo period in 1391 and reached completion in 1393 under the Joseon dynasty.
The gate houses the Yŏnbok Bell, a 14-tonne bronze bell cast in 1346 that marked time for the city until the early twentieth century.
Among the original seven citadel gates of ancient Kaesong, Namdaemun remains the sole structure that maintains its primary architectural integrity.
The current wooden pavilion dates from 1954, replacing the original structure that sustained damage during American bombing operations in 1950.
Location: Kaesong
GPS coordinates: 37.96920,126.55810
Latest update: November 2, 2025 20:40
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