The largest of all five grand palaces built in Joseon dynasty period - The Gyeongbokgung Palace (경복궁). Gyeongbokgung Palace Built in 14th century by the founder king of Joseon dynasty King Taejo. It is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. It was the main palace of joseon dynasty and served as the home for them. Gyeongbokgung Palace is one of the most beautiful with the largest premises of all five grand palaces of joseon dynasty. The Palace is also known as Northern Palace because its location is afar north when compare to the neighboring palaces of Changdeokgung (Eastern Palace) and Gyeonghuigung (Western Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace was once destroyed during the Japanese invasion (Imjin War) in 1592. However the palace was rebuilt after 275 years in 1867 under the leadership of Yi Ha-eung also known as Regent Heungseon Daewongun (Grand Internal Prince Heungseon) during the reign of King Gojong. Different structures in Gyeongbokgung Palace... Gwanghwamun Gwanghwamun Gate I
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