I was away from my computer all weekend so I just caught this news tonight. Tragedy. I just saw this on CBC news.
Namdaemun Gate Destroyed by fire
Treasure destroyed
South Korea's national treasure the Namdaemun (Great Southern Gate) collapses as firefighters fight to extinguish a fire in Seoul on Monday. About 80 firefighters fought to bring the blaze under control. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. Namdaemun, was the southern gate of the original walls surrounding Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty. The construction of this gate began in 1395.
Here's a vid from MikeinKorea, showing Namdaemun Gate yesterday after the fire.
Monday, February 11, 2008
A Treasure Destroyed
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I was there. I saw it burning, and went back in the morning. Photos are on my facebook, and i'll put video up later today on yahoo.
I'll check out your pics Ang. What were you doing up in Seoul? It's such a shame.
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