10/5 Talk about Gwanghwamun's history and its recent restoration.

Gwanghwamun has quite a turbulent history.

* turbulent: 격동의, shaky, many ups and downs.
ex> The pilot lost control of the plane in the turbulent air. (난기류)

The latest restoration project was launched in October of 2006.
* restoration project: 복원사업

The project aimed to return Gwanghwamun to its former shape and location.

The gate was reopened to the public on august 15th, 2010.

The reopening coincided with Korea’s Liberation Day.
* coincide with:~와 때를 같이하다.
ex> My birthday coincide with his.

@ I'm sure we'll get through this.  우린 반드시 이겨낼 거야.

Gwanghwamun is the main gate of Gyeonbok Palace, which is one of the main old palaces in Seoul. Gwanghwamun has quite a turbulent history. It was first built in 1395 during the Chosun Dynasty. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during the Japanese invasion in the late 16th century. While King Gojong held the throne, Gwanghwamun was rebuilt in 1865 in a new spot. Then, the gate was destroyed again during the Korean War. In 1968, former President Park Chung-hee saw to it that Gwanghwamun was reconstructed again, this time with concrete. The latest restoration project was launched in October of 2006. The project aimed to return Gwanghwamun to its former shape and location. The gate was reopened to the public on August 15th, 2010 at the cost of some 28 billion won. The reopening coincided with Korea’s Liberation Day making it extra meaningful for many Koreans.