Bukchon Hanok Village refers to an area densely populated with traditional Korean houses (hanok) located in Gahoe-dong and Samcheong-dong within Jongno-gu, Seoul. While it is commonly referred to as Bukchon for convenience, it strictly includes only certain administrative districts such as Gahoe-dong, Gyedong, and Hwadong. “Origin and History of Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village” Bukchon Hanok Village, located to the north ...
Hyangwonjeong Pavilion is a gazebo located in the rear garden of Gyeongbokgung Palace, to the south of Geoncheonggung Palace. The name “Hyangwon” means “fragrance far and wide,” derived from a passage in the “Aeryeonseol (愛蓮說)” written by the scholar Zhu Xi (周敦頤, 1017 ~ 1073) during the Northern Song Dynasty, which states, “As fragrance spreads afar, it becomes purer (香遠益淸).” ...
Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, located within Gyeongbokgung Palace, is designated as South Korea’s Treasure No. 224. It is a pavilion located to the west of Gyeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace, where the king hosted banquets with his officials, received foreign envoys, and held state events such as the rain praying ceremony during droughts. The structure consists of a stone terrace in a ...
The Seoul Millennium Time Capsule is a time capsule created in 1994 to commemorate the 600th anniversary of Seoul’s transition from Gaegyeong, the capital of the Goryeo Dynasty, to Hanyang during the Joseon Dynasty. It is scheduled to be officially opened by descendants in the year 2394, marking the 1000th anniversary of the transition. Shaped like a Bosingak Bell, it ...
Located around Jamsil Station in Seoul, you can find attractions such as Seokchon Lake, Lotte World, and Lotte World Tower. The photo was taken on a day in early summer in 2022, when there was not a trace of fine dust. When looking from the southwest side of Seokchon Lake towards Lotte World and Lotte World Tower, you can capture ...
The Gwanghwamun area is known as one of Seoul’s prominent business districts, offering a plethora of dining options nearby. One such restaurant, “Chef Park Chan-il’s Gwanghwamun Pork Soup,” is located near Gwanghwamun Station, just across from the Chosun Ilbo building. “Renowned Chef Park Chan-il’s Establishment: Gwanghwamun Pork Soup” Gwanghwamun Pork Soup is a well-known establishment operated by Chef Park Chan-il, ...
The Changing of the Guard Ceremony is a reenactment of the changing of guards based on the duty roster of the officials belonging to the Sujeongcheong during the Joseon Dynasty. This event takes place at Gyeongbokgung, Deoksugung, and Changdeokgung Palaces in Seoul. Taking inspiration from this, various locations across the country, such as Gyeonggijeon Hall in Jeonju Hanok Village, Nakan ...
In the central area of Seoul, including Gwanghwamun Square and City Hall, you can visit the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, which span 500 years. The five major palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, referred to as the ‘Five Grand Palaces,’ are Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung, and Deoksugung. Usually, when visiting the palaces, separate admission fees are required. The individual admission ...
Changgyeonggung Palace is one of the five major palaces of the Joseon Dynasty located in Seoul. The five major palaces of the Joseon Dynasty are Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, and Gyeonghuigung Palace. While other palaces were built for the purpose of conducting state affairs, Changgyeonggung Palace differs in its founding purpose. “Palace Built to Honor the ...
Among the five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty that can be found in the center of Seoul, there are “Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Gyeonghuigung Palace, and Deoksugung Palace.” Out of the five palaces of the Joseon Dynasty, only Changdeokgung Palace has been designated as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. It received this designation in 1997, with the ...
In Seoul, you can find five palaces from the Joseon Dynasty. The five major palaces of the Joseon Dynasty are Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung, and Deoksugung. In the 500-year history of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung were primarily at the center. In contrast, Deoksugung was a palace that did not receive much attention during the Joseon Dynasty era. However, ...
In the heart of Seoul, centered around Gwanghwamun, you can still encounter the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty in the modern era. Among the five major palaces of that era—Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Gyeonghuigung—Gyeonghuigung, in contemporary times, holds the most poignant history. “Gyeonghuigung: A Palace with Innovative Architectural Techniques” Gyeonghuigung was constructed in 1617, during the 9th year of ...