“Hwangudan” is a place where ceremonies are held to offer sacrifices to the heavens. The ritual ceremonies in Korea are believed to have begun with the development of agricultural culture, and it is thought to have been a national ritual ceremony since the Three Kingdoms period. This altar is dedicated to the Heavenly Emperor and the Five Directions, which are ...
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, ...