Mannomun (Yongbyon) | gate, place with historical importance, fortification

Korea (North) / Pyonganbukto / Yongbyon
 gate, place with historical importance, fortification

(만노문/萬弩門)
This historic gate dates to the Yi Dynasty; first constructed in 1658, the current building dates to 1789. It is very similar in appearance to the Taedong Gate in Pyongyang, and once guarded the road to that city. It is sometimes known as Manno Gate, or the Yongbyon Nammun (South Gate).
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Coordinates:   39°48'37"N   125°48'21"E
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