Changgyeonggung Palace is one of the five grand palaces built in joseon dynasty period. This palace was built by king Sejong in the mid of 15th century for his father (Taejong). It was originally named as 'Suganggung Palace'. Changgyeonggung Palace In 1480's, when king Seongjong ascended the throne he renovated and extended this palace and renamed it as 'Changgyeonggung'. This palace was destroyed by fire in 1592 during the Imjin war. However, it was partially rebuilt by latter joseon kings. But during japanese colonial period (1910-1945) this palace was again destroyed but this time the japanese built a botanical garden, a zoo and a museum on that location. During that time the Changgyeonggung Palace was known as 'Changgeongwon' (Changgeon Garden). These changes on the palace ground remained the same until 1983. After the Independence (1945) and Korean war (1950-53) the zoo was refilled with animals with the help of wealthy koreans and with those a...