Gyeongbokgung
Palace in Seoul, South Korea
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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 1418–1450 reign of Sejong the Great; Sejong led the creation of 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.
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Korea under Japanese rule
1910–1945 colony of the Empire of Japan
0.2 mi away
Joseon
1392–1897 Korean dynasty
0.2 mi away
Cheong Wa Dae
Presidential residence in Seoul, South Korea
0.5 mi away
Gwanghwamun
Palace gate in Seoul, South Korea
0.2 mi away
First Republic of Korea
Government of South Korea from 1948 to 1960
0.5 mi away
Government-General of Chōsen Building
1926–1996 colonial building in Korea
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