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East Gate of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress

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    September 3, 2025

    Located on a 415m-high pass on the main ridge of Geumjeongsan Mountain, the East Gate of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress commands a fine view, in addition to being easily accessible from Dongnaeeupseong Fortress.

    According to an inscription on the Memorial Monument for the Construction of Geumjeongsanseong Fortress, "The East Gate was built in one month in the fall of 1807 (or the 7th year of the reign of King Sunjo of the Joseon Dynasty)." This gate tower features a rainbow-shaped upper part and is 3m wide and the rainbow-shaped upper part is 3.4m high.

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