Geunjeongjeon Hall, is the throne hall of Gyeongbokgung where the king formally granted audiences to his officials, gave declarations of national importance, and greeted foreign envoys and ambassadors during the Joseon Dynasty. It was originally constructed in 1395 but was burned down in 1592 when the Japanese invaded Korea. The present building was built in… Continue reading Seoul: Geunjeongjeon Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace
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Seoul: Gwanghamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gwanghwamun is the main and largest gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's long history as the capital city during the Joseon Dynasty, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. Gwanghwamun was first constructed in 1395 as the main gate to Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main and most… Continue reading Seoul: Gwanghamun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Seoul: Water fountain and statues
On our way to the Gyeongbokgung Palace you have to walk through a big street – and in the middle of the street are different statues, but more importantly water fountains. As it was a hot day, lots of children were playing in the water fountains. As always, children are attracted to water, and it… Continue reading Seoul: Water fountain and statues
Seoul: Cheonggyecheon river
And now from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul, where we are visiting good friends of ours. We started our visit with a walk around the heart of Seoul, where there used to be an expressway – but it’s not there anymore. In 2002, Mayor Lee Myung-bak of the City of Seoul pledged to tear down a… Continue reading Seoul: Cheonggyecheon river
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