The fire started around 8:30 last night. Firefighters thought they had extinguished it, but a while later, the whole thing went up in flames. By 2 AM today, the beautiful wooden structure was reduced to ashes.
H-k told me the news today. I am so sad. This was a precious piece of this country's culture and history, and while I'm not Korean, I also feel like I've lost something. I've walked past Sungryemun many times and appreciated its beauty and history.
It's estimated that it will take three years and $21 million to restore.
Photos below are from the Times Online.
3 comments:
This is such a sad event.
I pray they will be able to rebuild it to its former glory.
Thanks for posting the pictures.
This is so sad. What a piece of Korean history that is lost. I was watching video of it last night. What a loss for Korea.
I had read a report that has 1 picture of the fire, but seeing these pictures makes it even sadder. And so horrible that arson is suspected. What a tragic loss for Korea, I hope they can rebuild it soon and with much support.
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