OWL Magazine Korea

Unhyeongung Palace (Cloud-Supporting Palace) was the residence of Heungseon Daewongun, the father of King Gojong, who was the 26th king of the Joseon Dynasty. It is where King Gojong lived until he ascended to the throne at the age of 12. Currently, it is the only royal palace from the Joseon Dynasty that still maintains its original appearance. The name ...

Asojeong served as the retreat for Heungseon Daewongun. Located in what is now Yeomni-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, at the current site of Dongdo Middle School and Seoul Design High School. Asodang, a mansion with seventy-nine rooms, including Aso Hall, was partially relocated to Bongwonsa in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul (near Yonsei University) due to the expansion of Dongdo Middle and Industrial High School ...