Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Jongno District
Gyeongbokgung is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. Established in 1395, it was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, and is now one of the most significant tourist attractions in the country.
The palace was among the first landmarks to be established in Seoul. It flourished under the 14181450 reign of Sejong the Great. With assistance from various government offices, Sejong invented the native Korean script Hangul at the palace. In 1592, amidst the Imjin War, the palace was completely burned down. Plans to repair the palace fell through amidst funding shortages after the war. It would not be restored until the late 19th century, during the reign of the penultimate monarch Gojong.
Photo: 서울관광 아카이브 (KOGL Type 1); Unknown, according to [1] (Public domain); Unknown authorUnknown author (KOGL Type 1)
The palace was among the first landmarks to be established in Seoul. It flourished under the 14181450 reign of Sejong the Great. With assistance from various government offices, Sejong invented the native Korean script Hangul at the palace. In 1592, amidst the Imjin War, the palace was completely burned down. Plans to repair the palace fell through amidst funding shortages after the war. It would not be restored until the late 19th century, during the reign of the penultimate monarch Gojong.
Photo: 서울관광 아카이브 (KOGL Type 1); Unknown, according to [1] (Public domain); Unknown authorUnknown author (KOGL Type 1)