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Fire Destroys Seoul Landmark

610-year-old national treasure reduced to rubble

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 11, 2008 3:10 AM CST

(Newser) – A cherished South Korean landmark has been destroyed in a arsonist's fire, reports Reuters. A 610-year-old Seoul structure known as Namdaemun, or "Great South Gate," and regarded as the country's top national treasure collapsed after burning for hours last night. Police are searching...   Read full story »

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