독립운동: 겹쳐진 시선 The Independence Movement: Layered Gazes
서울 숭례문
이곳 숭례문은 1907년 군대 해산에 항의하며 독립운동가들이 저항했던 ‘남대문 전투’가 벌어진 장소로, 한국 군인들의 투쟁 의지를 대변한 역사적 현장입니다. 조선 왕조의 정문이자 ‘국보 제1호’인 숭례문은 일제강점기 철거 시도와 2008년 방화로 소실되었다가 복원되었으며, 독립 이후에도 민족의 자존심이자 상징으로 남아 있습니다
Sungnyemun Gate, Seoul
This is the site of the “Namdaemun Battle” of 1907, where Korean soldiers and independence activists resisted the forced disbandment of the Korean military by the Japanese colonial authorities. The confrontation near Sungnyemun became a powerful symbol of Korea’s determination to defend its sovereignty. Sungnyemun, also known as Namdaemun, served as the main southern gate to the Joseon Dynasty capital and is designated as National Treasure No. 1 of Korea. Although it faced attempted demolition during the Japanese colonial period and was later destroyed by arson in 2008, it has since been restored. Today, it stands as a proud symbol of national identity and historical resilience.
