A Korean Treasure lost to fire

Namdaemun Gate in Seoul is the number one National Treasure in Korea. It was originally constructed in the 1300's and is the last wooden structure from the Choson dynasty. Some sorry excuse for a person set it on fire last night and it burned down to its foundation. Call me mad. No livid. I can't believe someone would do something like this. A terrible tragedy.




6 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2008 1:06 AM

    What a terrible tragedy! What a piece of history to lose.
    Jackie M.

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  2. Susan February 11, 2008 3:53 PM

    I saw this on the news, and do not blame anyone for being angry about it. Some would say it's just a thing, but it meant something to the people of Korea and Seoul. It had age and beauty going for it, as well as what it stood for to the people of the country.

    I hope they catch the person who did it, and punish him or her severely. I just can't imagine how devastated the people of Korea are.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2008 7:50 AM

    So sad :(
    But at least you have some pictures to remember :(

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  4. Charlene ♥ NCFebruary 14, 2008 6:47 AM

    I have no idea of the political history, but no matter, the loss of a treasure is just that. I know hearts ache with sorrow and anger because I have no connection, but it truly saddens me!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2008 1:05 PM

    I know, I saw that on the news!! We used to go shopping by there and knew the place well; it was so beautiful at night!

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  6. WendyMarch 10, 2008 6:12 PM

    Wow!!! This is so terrible!!! But really great Pictures. Are they going to rebuild it?
    Wendy

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