King Sejong the Great and...
... Admiral Yi Sun-shin
Gyeonbokgung Palace was constructed in 1394. The Palace was destroyed during the Japanese occupation of Korea. In 1989 the South Korean Government started a 40 year initiative to rebuild or repair the damage that was done during the Japanese occupation
Guards at the main Gwanghwamun Gate
The Captain of the Guard inspecting the tunics of each guard
The Palace is divided up into different sections. There are the Living quarters, Pavillion, Shrines, Official Quarters, compounds and many more.
Chimneys
Preparing for "changing of the guards" ceremony
Guards at the Daehanmun Gate of the Deoksugung Palace - Deoksugung was originally built as a residence for Prince Wolsan, the elder brother of King Seongjong (1469-1494). After all other palace buildings were destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasion of 1592, King Seonjo (1567-1608) established a temporary residence here
Monument of Gojong's enthronement in Gwanghwamun Square.
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