The premises were destroyed by fire at the time of the Japan's occupation of Korea during 1592-1598. However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Heungseondaewongun in the years of King Gojong (1852~1919) .
Remarkably, the most representative edifices of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeonghoe-ru Pavilion and Hyangwonjeong Pond are still relatively in tact. Woldae and the sculptures of Geunjeongjeon (The Royal Audience Chamber) represent the past sculpture art which was the trend back then.
The National Palace Museum of Korea is located south of Heungnyemun Gate, and the National Folk Museum is located east within Hyangwonjeong.
*Ticket passes for Gyeongbok Palace can also be used at the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum.
Directions |
1. From Exit No. 5 of Gyeongbokgung Subway Station (Seoul Subway Line No.3), walk 5 minutes. It takes about 15 minutes from Myeongdong Subway Station to Gyeongbokgung. |
Interpretation Services Offered |
* In front of information center, Hongryemun Gate (main gate) Tours depart in front of the Information Office inside Heungnyemun Gate. Each tour takes about an hour. * English: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30 * Japanese: 10:00, 12:30, 14:30 * Chinese: 10:30, 13:00, 15:00 |
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