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In Seoul, Korea a historically significant piece of architecture was loss to fire. Officials suspect arosen to be the cause and thousands of emotional spectators are going to see what remains of the 600 year old Gate. Over the weekend, firefighters atempted to put out the blaze with their machinery, but it wasn't enough. Public criticism has arisen about the lack of action and agression demonstrated by the firefighters in trying to put out the fire. The gate was built in 1398 and served as the main southern entrance for the walled city of Seoul when it became South Korea's capital more than 600 years ago. South Korea's government is making a pledge to spend 20 billion dollars to rebuild this structure. Thousands of tourists visit the Gate and it is considered to be one of the largest Sightseeing pitstops for visitors around the world.