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 ...
Seoul, formerly known as “Hanyang,” served as the capital of the Joseon Dynasty for 500 years. Thanks to this, especially within the inner walls of Hanyang Fortress, you can encounter the palaces of the Joseon era. Among the five grand palaces of Joseon – Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Gyeonghuigung, and Deoksugung – it’s impossible not to mention Gyeongbokgung, which stood at ...