2008 Namdaemun fire
Namdaemun on fire | |
| Date | February 10, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Time | 8:50 p.m |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37°33′36″N 126°58′31″E / 37.56000°N 126.97528°E |
| Cause | Arson |
| Outcome | Extinguished, no casualties reported |
On February 10, 2008, an arsonist set fire to the historic Namdaemun gate (officially "Sungnyemun") in Seoul, South Korea, causing severe damage to the 550-year-old structure. The monument was restored and reopened to the public in 2013.