King Sejong, “the Great,” became king during the Choson Kingdom in 1418 and reigned until the year 1450. He is most famous for establishing Han’gul, the Korean script.
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The Purple Bridge leads to Purple Island - a place where all the structures including roads and buildings are different shades of purple. There is even a lavender field where tourists can go to take photos.
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This rock found in Donghae is named for its shape that resembles a candlestick. It is a famous Korean landmark as it is featured as the backdrop for a video of Aegukga, the Korean national anthem.
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Lotte World is a huge recreational complex in Seoul spanning 32 acres. It holds the largest indoor theme park in South Korea in addition to “Magic Island” - an outdoor amusement park. There are many other forms of entertainment within Lotte World such as movie theatres and places to shop.
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"Gwanghwamun" was the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. Built during the 4th year of King Taejo's reign, it was destroyed during the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. It was later rebuilt by Daewon-gun in the 2nd year of King Gojong’s reign and restored in 2010.
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