The palace was originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo and "Gyeongbokgung" was named by minister Jeong Do-jeon. Gyeongbokgung was continuously expanded during the reign of King Taejong and King Sejong the Great, but part of the palace was burnt ...
Changdeokgung was the second palace after Gyeongbokgung which had been established in 1395 as a primary palace. In the midst of strife for the throne between princes and vassals, authority of Gyeongbokgung was deteriorated. King Jeongjong enthroned b...
A symbol of love by a king of Joseon period for his father, Changgyeonggung was built by King Sejong, in 1418, and was called as a residence for his father, King Taejong, in 1418, and was called Suganggung.Later, in1483, it was renovated and expande...
Built in perfect harmony with sloping landscape of its surrounding mountains, Gyeonghuigung is located near the Seoul History Museum and Seoul Museum of Art, along with a number of parks. Visitors can watch Taekwondo (Korean traditional martial art) ...
Deoksugung is located in downtown Seoul, near Seoul City Hall. It is a popular rest area for office workers in neighboring buildings and residents in general. Unlike other palaces in Seoul, it features a balanced mix of old and modern style buildings ...
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