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    Haunted Places in Seodaemun-gu

    2 cataloged locations in Seodaemun-gu, Republic of Korea. Uncover historical records and field investigation details.

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    Independence Gate

    Seodaemun-guRepublic of Korea1897

    Independence Gate (Dongnimmun) in Seoul, South Korea, is a landmark granite triumphal arch erected in 1897 to symbolize Korean sovereignty and independence from foreign influence. Located in Independence Park near Seodaemun Prison, the historic gate and adjacent Mohwagwan plinths are famed for patriotic history and urban legends of nocturnal specters.

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    Historic Prison
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    Seodaemun Prison History Hall

    Seodaemun-guRepublic of Korea1908

    Seodaemun Prison History Hall in Seoul, South Korea, is a former colonial penitentiary opened by Imperial Japan in 1908. Used to detain, torture, and execute Korean independence activists and democracy advocates, the preserved red-brick prison complex is world-famous for its somber historical significance, educational memorial exhibits, and numerous reports of lingering ghostly encounters.

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