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'''Gyeongbokgung''' (''Gyeongbok Palace'') is a palace located in northern [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]. It was the main and largest palace of the [[Joseon Dynasty]] and one of the ''[[Five Grand Palaces]]'' built by the Joseon Dynasty.
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'''Gyeongbokgung''' (''Gyeongbok Palace'') is a palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. It was the main and largest palace of the [[Joseon Dynasty]] and one of the ''[[Five Grand Palaces]]'' built by the Joseon Dynasty.
  
The palace was originally constructed in 1394 by [[Jeong Do-jeon]], a [[Korea]]n architect. The palace was burnt down during the [[Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598)]].  It was reconstructed during 1860s as a massive 330 building complex with 5,792 rooms. Standing on 4,414,000 square feet (410,000 square meters) of land, it was a symbol of majesty for the Korean people and the home of the royal family. Soon after the assassination of [[Empress Myeongseong]] by the Japanese agents in 1895, her husband, [[Emperor Gojong|Gojong of Korea]] left the palace and the imperial family would never return.
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The palace was originally constructed in 1394 by [[Jeong Do-jeon]], a Korean architect. The palace was burnt down during the [[Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598)]].  It was reconstructed during 1860s as a massive 330 building complex with 5,792 rooms. Standing on 4,414,000 square feet (410,000 square meters) of land, it was a symbol of majesty for the Korean people and the home of the royal family. Soon after the assassination of [[Empress Myeongseong]] by the Japanese agents in 1895, her husband, [[Emperor Gojong|Gojong of Korea]] left the palace and the imperial family would never return.
  
In 1911, the government of [[Japan]] demolished all but 10 buildings during the period of [[Korea under Japanese rule]], constructing the [[Japanese General Government Building, Seoul|Japanese General Government Building]] for the [[Governor-General of Korea]] in front of the throne hall.  There are no known photos of the site before the demolitions took place.
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In 1911, the government of Japan demolished all but 10 buildings during the period of [[Korea under Japanese rule]], constructing the Japanese General Government Building, Seoul for the Governor-General of Korea in front of the throne hall.  There are no known photos of the site before the demolitions took place.
  
The major buildings on the site include Geunjeongjeon, the Imperial throne room ([[national treasures of Korea|national treasure number 223]]), and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion ([[national treasures of Korea|national treasure number 224]]), which stands in an artificial lotus lake and rests on 48 granite pillars.  The pavilion is depicted on the [[South Korean won|Korean banknotes]] of 10,000 won.
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The major buildings on the site include Geunjeongjeon, the Imperial throne room ([[national treasures of Korea|national treasure number 223]]), and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion ([[national treasures of Korea|national treasure number 224]]), which stands in an artificial lotus lake and rests on 48 granite pillars.  The pavilion is depicted on the South Korean 10,000 won bill.
  
Today the palace is open to the public, and the [[National Folk Museum of Korea]] is located on the site. The [[National Museum of Korea]] was there too, until it was relocated to [[Yongsan-gu]] in 2005.
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Today the palace is open to the public, and the National Folk Museum of Korea is located on the site. The [[National Museum of Korea]] was there too, until it was relocated to [[Yongsan-gu]] in 2005.
  
 
Many Koreans still hope to resurrect part of the original palace. Archeological work has brought 330 building foundations to light.  However, the original magnificence of the palace may never be fully restored. Fortunately, the main gate into the palace called [[Gwanghwamun]] is now being restored to its original state to be completed in 2009.
 
Many Koreans still hope to resurrect part of the original palace. Archeological work has brought 330 building foundations to light.  However, the original magnificence of the palace may never be fully restored. Fortunately, the main gate into the palace called [[Gwanghwamun]] is now being restored to its original state to be completed in 2009.

Revision as of 20:59, 22 June 2007

Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung
Korean name
Hangul 경복궁
Hanja 景福宮
Revised Romanization Gyeongbokgung
McCune-Reischauer Kyŏngbokkung


Gyeongbokgung (Gyeongbok Palace) is a palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. It was the main and largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty.

The palace was originally constructed in 1394 by Jeong Do-jeon, a Korean architect. The palace was burnt down during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). It was reconstructed during 1860s as a massive 330 building complex with 5,792 rooms. Standing on 4,414,000 square feet (410,000 square meters) of land, it was a symbol of majesty for the Korean people and the home of the royal family. Soon after the assassination of Empress Myeongseong by the Japanese agents in 1895, her husband, Gojong of Korea left the palace and the imperial family would never return.

In 1911, the government of Japan demolished all but 10 buildings during the period of Korea under Japanese rule, constructing the Japanese General Government Building, Seoul for the Governor-General of Korea in front of the throne hall. There are no known photos of the site before the demolitions took place.

The major buildings on the site include Geunjeongjeon, the Imperial throne room (national treasure number 223), and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion (national treasure number 224), which stands in an artificial lotus lake and rests on 48 granite pillars. The pavilion is depicted on the South Korean 10,000 won bill.

Today the palace is open to the public, and the National Folk Museum of Korea is located on the site. The National Museum of Korea was there too, until it was relocated to Yongsan-gu in 2005.

Many Koreans still hope to resurrect part of the original palace. Archeological work has brought 330 building foundations to light. However, the original magnificence of the palace may never be fully restored. Fortunately, the main gate into the palace called Gwanghwamun is now being restored to its original state to be completed in 2009.

Gyeongbokgung and Cheong Wa Dae, with Bukhansan in the background

The Blue House

The back garden of the Palace used to contain the main part of the Governror-General's residence during the Japanese era. With the establishment of the Republic of Korea in 1948, President Syngman Rhee used it as his office and residence. In 1993, after President Kim Young-sam's civilian administration was launched, the Japanese governor-general's residence in the Cheong Wa Dae compound was dismantled to remove a major symbol of the Japanese colonial occupation.

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