Published Date : Aug 28, 2015 / Edited Date : Sep 11, 2024
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Deoksugung Palace is unique among Korean palaces in having a modern seal engraving and a western style garden and fountain. Medieval and modern style architecture exists together in harmony in Deoksugung Palace. The Changing of the Royal Guard can be seen in front of Daehanmun (Gate) and is a very popular event for many visitors. During the Joseon Dynasty, the royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate as well as patrolling around the gate area. Outside the palace is a picturesque road flanked by a stone wall which is much loved by visitors.
Originally, Deoksugung Palace was not a palace. The Imjin War (the Japanese invasions in 1592) left all the palaces in Korea severely damaged. When King Seonjo (the fourteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty) returned to Seoul from his evacuation, the primary palace Gyeongbokgung Palace had been burnt to the ground and other palaces were also heavily damaged. A temporary palace was chosen from among the houses of the royal family. This is the origin of Deoksugung Palace. King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty) named the palace Gyeongungung, formalizing it as a royal palace. Since then it has been used as an auxiliary palace by many Joseon kings. In 1897, Emperor Gojong (the twenty-sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty) stayed here and expanded it. The modern buildings such as Seokjojeon (Hall) were constructed during this period. In 1907, the palace was renamed Deoksugung.
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Gojong's Cafe, Jeonggwanheon
Inside Deoksugung Palace, there is Jeonggwanheon, a building that combines the architectural styles of hanok and western houses. There are stone columns and verandas in Romanesque style, and traditional patterns are engraved on the upper part of the columns. It is known as a place where King Gojong would hold banquets and drink tea. In a sense, it can be said that it is the first cafe in Korea.
I visited this attraction after my DMZ Tour Bus dropped me off across from it. Note that seniors can enter this attraction for free, just show your proof of age.
There is a beautiful fountain at...
LolaGo12024-05-03
Afternoon walk around
I really enjoyed walking around. The exhibition was also good. Not too busy so it's easy to get some nice photos as well. The Hanbok display was really nice
Hoadjie2024-05-02
Beautiful palace and grounds
This is a great place to downs some time in downtown Seoul.
There are a number of impressive traditional buildings and lots of open space and blossom trees.
There is also a small lake next to an...
NICHOLAS T2024-04-06
Deoksugung Palace Tour
A worthy visit that cost only 1000 won. There are free guided English tours at 1045am (not sure about other timings). The tour ended around 1115 and we went to the Seokjojeon Hall for a tour at 1150...
Samuel W2023-10-06
Nice
Deoksugung , also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by members of Korea's royal family during the Joseon...
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