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 The changing of the guard ceremony at Gyeongbok Palace. |
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Gyeongbok Palace (경복궁, Gyeongbokgung) is a palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. Hanja is the Korean name for Chinese characters. More specifically it refers to those Chinese characters borrowed from Chinese and incorporated The Revised Romanization of Korean is the official Korean language Romanization system in South Korea. McCune-Reischauer romanization is one of the two most widely used Korean language Romanization systems along with the Revised Romanization of Korean, which Seoul ( soʊl is the Capital and largest City of South Korea. South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea and often referred to as Korea ( Korean: 대한민국 tɛː It was the main and largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty. Seoul ( soʊl is the Capital and largest City of South Korea.
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History
The palace was originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo. Taejo, meaning "great ancestor" is a name often applied to the founders of Korean dynasties Gyeongbokgung was continuously expanded during the reign of King Taejong and King Sejong the Great, but part of the palace was burnt down during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598). Taejong (1367 &ndash 1422 r 1400-1418 was the third king of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea and the father of King Sejong the Great. Two Japanese invasions of Korea and subsequent battles on the Korean peninsula took place during the years 1592-1598
During the regency of Daewon-gun in 1867, the buildings were reconstructed and formed a massive 330-building complex with 5,792 rooms. The Daewongun, or formally Heungseon Heonui Daewonwang also known to the western diplomats as Prince Gung, (1821–1898 was the title of Yi Ha-eung, who Year 1867 ( MDCCCLXVII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting 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. In 1895, after the assassination of Empress Myeongseong by Japanese agents, her husband, Emperor Gojong left the palace and the imperial family would never return. Year 1895 ( MDCCCXCV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Empress Myeongseong ( October 19, 1851 &ndash October 8, 1895) was the first official wife of King Gojong, the 26th king of the
In 1911, the government of Japan demolished all but 10 buildings during the period of Japanese occupation, constructing the Japanese General Government Building for the Governor-General of Korea in front of the throne hall. Year 1911 ( MCMXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Japan topics. Korea under Japanese rule refers to the period between 1910 and 1945 when Korea was forcibly annexed by the Japanese Empire. The Japanese Government-General Building (often referred to outside Korea as the Seoul Capitol) was the chief administrative building in Seoul during the Japanese The post of Governors-General of Korea ( Korean: 조선총독부 Hanja: 朝鮮總督府 Japanese: 朝鮮総督府 served as the Oddly, the Japanese took many pictures of poverty in Korea, but did not take a single photo of this historic site.
At the end of the Second World War, major buildings on the site included Geunjeongjeon, the Imperial throne room (national treasure number 223), and Gyeonghoeru Pavilion (national treasure number 224), which stands in an artificial lotus lake, resting on 48 granite pillars. The National Treasures of Korea are a numbered set of tangible treasures artifacts sites and buildings which are recognized by South Korea as having exceptional artistic The National Treasures of Korea are a numbered set of tangible treasures artifacts sites and buildings which are recognized by South Korea as having exceptional artistic The pavilion is depicted on the 10,000 won Korean banknotes. The won (ko 원 ( sign: ₩; code: KRW) is the currency of South Korea.
Today the palace is open to the public, and houses the National Folk Museum of Korea. This National Folk Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea. The National Museum of Korea was there too, until it was relocated to Yongsan-gu in 2005. The National Museum of Korea is the flagship museum of Korean history and art in South Korea and is the cultural organization that represents Korea. Yongsan-gu is a district of Seoul, South Korea. Its name means "Dragon Hill" derived from the Hanja characters for dragon (龍 yong and hill/mountain
Many Koreans still hope to reconstruct 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 to the palace, called Gwanghwamun, is now being restored to its original state, to be completed in 2009. Gwanghwamun was a landmark in central Seoul, South Korea, built in 1395
The Blue House
The back garden of the palace used to contain the main part of the Governor-General's residence during the Japanese era. Cheong Wa Dae (translation The House of the Blue Roof Tiles or the Blue House, Office of the President of the Republic of Korea) is the executive office With the establishment of the Republic of Korea in 1948, President Syngman Rhee used it as his office and residence. Syngman Rhee or Yi Seungman ( March 26, 1875 – July 19, 1965) was the first president of South Korea. 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. Kim Young-sam (b 20 December 1927 in Geoje, South Gyeongsang) was the first civilian President of South Korea since a series of Dictatorships
Gallery
 Gwanghwamun. Gwanghwamun was a landmark in central Seoul, South Korea, built in 1395 |
 Hwangwonjeong, pavillion in Gyeongbok Palace. |
 Heungnyemun. |
 Geunjeongmun and Yeongjegyo. (bridge) |
 Geunjeongjeon, the throne hall of the king. |
 The throne of the king. |
 Gyeonghoenu Pavilion. |
 Gangnyeongjeon |
 Gyotaejeon |
 Jagyeongjeon |
 Bihyeongak |
 National Folk Museum of Korea. This National Folk Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea. |
 Gyeongbokgung and Cheong Wa Dae, with Bukhansan in the background. Cheong Wa Dae (translation The House of the Blue Roof Tiles or the Blue House, Office of the President of the Republic of Korea) is the executive office Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a Mountain on the north side of Seoul, South Korea. |
 Changing of the guard ceremony |
 Changing of the guard ceremony |
 Changing of the guard ceremony |
See also
- Gwanghwamun
- Gyeongbokgung Station
- National Folk Museum of Korea
- List of Korea-related topics
- History of Korea
- Korean architecture
External links
- Official guide from Cultural Heritage Administration
- Gyeongbok Palace
- Official Blue House history summary
- 영이
- Video of Royal Gate Ceremony, Gyeongbokgung
- The Architecture and Skyscraper Community of Korea (English translated)
- Photosynth view of Gyeongbokgung showing the palace and surrounding areas in three-dimensional space (plugin required)
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