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Seoul, Korea - Hangang (Han River) Bridge
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Seoul, Korea - Hangang (Han River) Bridge
Seoul, Korea - Hangang (Han River) Bridge. Shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War, South Korean troops bombed the bridge in an attempt to slow invading forces, as it was the rivers solitary road crossing. The Hangang Bridge bombing killed between 500 and 1000 people, mostly civilian refugees, who had not been informed of the plans to destroy the bridge. The bridge was not fully restored until 1954. Date: 1930s
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Seoul's Hangang (Han River) Bridge in the 1930s: A Symbol of Division and Reconstruction This evocative photograph captures the Hangang Bridge in Seoul, Korea, during the 1930s. The Hangang River Bridge, also known as the Han River Bridge, was the solitary road crossing over the Han River, making it a strategic target during the Korean War. Shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, South Korean troops, in an attempt to slow the advancing North Korean forces, bombed the bridge. The devastating explosion killed between 500 and 1000 people, the majority of whom were civilian refugees, who had not been informed of the impending destruction. The bridge, which had been opened in 1935, was not fully restored until 1954. The tragic events surrounding its destruction serve as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the resilience of the Korean people. The Hangang Bridge was more than just a vital transportation link; it was a symbol of connection between the two halves of a divided city and country. The bridge's destruction and subsequent reconstruction reflect the complex and tumultuous history of Seoul and Korea as a whole. This photograph, taken in the 1930s, offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time before the bridge became a symbol of division and destruction. It serves as a reminder of the importance of bridges not only as physical connections but also as symbols of unity and hope.
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