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The old buildings of Sungkyunkwan University
Sungkyunkwan University (à÷гνÓÞùÊÎè [abb. à÷ÓÞ; Seongdae; ¼º±Õ°ü ´ëÇб³ [abb. ¼º´ë]: in English: SKKU) is synonymous with both tradition and innovation in education. The literal meaning of the university's name (à÷гν) is "an institution for building a harmonious society" of perfected human beings. The founding philosophy of Old Sungkyunkwan is needed as much as ever today, in an era of technological advancement that seems devoid of humanity. The university's faculty of more than 1,000 are committed to quality teaching and research, offering students a challenging environment for intellectual and personal growth.
Old Sungkyunkwan was founded in AD 1398 by royal decree (the Chosun [ðÈàØ] dynasty, 1392 - 1910) to promote the scholarship in Confucianism (êãÊ«). As a nation's highest educational institution, Old Sungkyunkwan went through vicissitudes with the country it served over the centuries. It would be misleading, however, to view the university merely in the context of its pre-modern history.
The darkest period of the Old Sungkyunkwan came with the loss of its sovereignty to Japan. The Old Sungkyunkwan was degraded under the 35-year colonial rule (1910-1935). With the liberation of Korea, however, the Old Sungkyunkwan embarked on a massive project toward its restoration. |
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(Saturday 27 November) Bicheon-dang (ºñõ´ç), built in 1664, Sungkyunkwan University. The name Bicheondang implies 'enlightening the great way,' cited from the famous Confucianist Chu Xi. |
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(Saturday 27 November) Gate to Daeseongjeon (ÓÞà÷îü), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) In the precinct of Daeseongjeon (ÓÞà÷îü), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) Daeseongjeon (ÓÞà÷îü), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) Me in front of Daeseongjeon (ÓÞà÷îü), Sungkyunkwan University. Photo by Heewhan Yun, Kangnam University. |
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(Saturday 27 November) Gate to Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Daeseongjeon (ÓÞà÷îü), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) Daeseongjeon (ÓÞà÷îü), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) Daeseongjeon (ÓÞà÷îü), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) Women in traditional costume in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) A student room in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) A dormitory of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) The garden of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) Inside of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University: Some scripts from the Analects of Confucius |
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(Saturday 27 November) Inside of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University: Some scripts from the Analects of Confucius |
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(Saturday 27 November) The reception desk of a traditional wedding ceremony in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) A traditional wedding ceremony in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) A traditional wedding ceremony in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University. As you see, the bride must her veil during the ceremony according to the custom. It is not until the wedding night when the bridegroom can look at his bride's face, as the matchmaker strictly manages everything consulting the parents of the bride and the bridegroom. |
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(Saturday 27 November) A traditional wedding ceremony in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) A traditional wedding ceremony in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) A traditional wedding ceremony in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) A traditional wedding ceremony in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University: a traditional band |
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(Saturday 27 November) The sacred gingko tree (a maidenhair) in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 November) Me in front of the sacred gingko tree (a maidenhair) in the precinct of Myeongnyun-dang (Ù¥×ÃÓÑ), Sungkyunkwan University. Photo by Heewhan Yun, Kangnam University. |
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(Friday 26 September) A night view of Seoul from Sungkyunkwan University |
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(Saturday 27 September) A night view of Seoul from Namsan Room, Grand Hyatt Seoul, 747-7 Hannam 2-Dong, Yongsan-Ku, Seoul |
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(Saturday 27 September) A famous restaurant specializing pig-leg dishes. On the way back to Hotel Kukdo from Grand Hyatt Seoul. |
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| Donhwamun-ro
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Donhwamun-ro (ÔÄûùÚ¦ÖØ: µ·È¹®·Î) |
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(Sunday 28 September) A branch of the convenience store "Family Mart," Donhwamun-ro |
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(Sunday 28 September) A branch of the convenience store "Seven-Eleven," Donhwamun-ro |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwansugyo Bridge (°ü¼ö±³) over the Cheonggyecheon River (ôèÍ¢ô¹: û°èõ) near Central Hotel, 227-1 Changsa-dong, Chongro-Gu Seoul |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwansugyo Bridge (°ü¼ö±³) over the Cheonggyecheon River (ôèÍ¢ô¹: û°èõ) near Central Hotel, 227-1 Changsa-dong, Chongro-Gu Seoul |
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(Sunday 28 September) An alley off Donhwamun-ro |
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(Sunday 28 September) "Yeinbang" (Korean costumer), Donhwamun-ro |
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(Sunday 28 September) A Korean costumer, Donhwamun-ro |
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(Sunday 28 September) A Korean draper's shop, Donhwamun-ro |
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| Mahabodhi Temple
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Mahabodhi Temple (ÓÞÊÆÞÑ: ´ë°¢»ç: off Jongno-3ga, Donhwamun-ro), the mecca of the Independence Movement on March 1st, 1911.
Mahabodhi Temple was built by a Buddhist monk, the Zen master, Yong Sung, for the independence of Korea from the Japanese occupation. He devoted himself to the cause at the age of 48, from 1911 to 1940.
The Zen master, Yong Sung bought the land to build the temple, which became the headquarters of the Independence movement. In 1912, the Zen master, Yong Sung met Mr. Kim Gu, who was 32 years old a the time. In 1919, Kim Gu was imprisoned for his active participation in the Independence movement. He escaped from prison and later became an ordained Buddhist monk at Magok Temple, where he practiced for three years before he became a layman. Kim Gu stayed at Daegak Temple whenever he was in Seoul. Having been greatly influenced by the Zen master, Yong Sung, Kim Gu decided to dedicate his life to the Independence of Korea. When Kim Gu was exiled to Shanghai, China, the Zen master, Yong Sung provided the funds to support Kim's activities.
On March 1st, 1919, the 33 representatives of the Independence movement, including the Zen master, Yong Sung, declared Korea's independence in a park near Mahabodhi Temple: He was imprisoned for two yeas as a result. Upon his release, the Zen master, Yong Sung continued to secretly take part in the Independence movement while translating Buddhist scriptures and teaching the Dharma to the public. He also purchased an orchard in Haman, Kyungsang Province and another one in Yongjung, Manchuria to raise money to support the Independence Army in Manchuria. In retaliation, the Japanese confiscated private property owned by Mahabodhi Temple in 1931.
The Zen master, Yong Sung passed away on February 24th, 1940 at Mahabodhi Temple. Korea acquired Independence from the Japanese occupation in 1945. His relics (Sari) are preserved in Haein Temple in Hapchon, Kyunsang province. Mahabodhi Temple is a mecca of the Buddhist teaching and the Nirvana, the March 1st Independence Movement. (Chief of the Ven, the Head Temple, Korea Buddhism Joge Order Mahabodhi Society)
The original Mahabodhi Temple (ÓÞÊÆÞÑ; Literally: "Great Awakening Temple") is a Buddhist temple in Bodh Gaya (Gaya district) in the Indian state of Biha, the location where Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, attained enlightenment. Bodh Gaya is located about 96 km (60 miles) from Patna, Bihar state, India. Next to the temple, to its western side, is the holy Bodhi tree. In the Pali Canon, the site is called Bodhimanda, and the monastery there the Bodhimanda Vihara. (Main reference: the site of "Wikipedia.")
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Gate to Mahabodhi Temple, Seoul |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Gate to Mahabodhi Temple, Seoul |
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(Sunday 28 September) The back of the Main Gate to Mahabodhi Temple, Seoul |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Hall of Mahabodhi Temple, Seoul |
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(Sunday 28 September) Belfry of Mahabodhi Temple, Seoul |
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(Sunday 28 September) Belfry of Mahabodhi Temple, Seoul |
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| Changdeok-gung
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Changdeok-gung Palace (óãÓìÏà; â´ö±Ã)
Changdeok-gung (Changdeok Palace) is a palace set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the "Five Grand Palaces" built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty and because of its location east of Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok-gung is also referred to as the East Palace. The literal meaning of Changdeok-gung (óãÓìÏà) is "Palace of Prospering Virtue." Changdeok-gung was the favored palace of many kings of the Joseon Dynasty and retained many Korean elements dating from the Three Kingdoms of Korea period that were not incorporated in the more formalistic Gyeongbok-gung. One such element is the fact that the buildings of Changdeok-gung blend with the topography of the site instead of imposing upon nature.
Construction of Changdeok Palace began in 1405, and was completed in 1412 with the construction of the main gate Donwha-mun during the reign of King Taejong. King Seonjo expanded the palace grounds by about 500,000 square meters, including Huwon. The Palace was burnt to the ground during the Japanese invasion in 1592 and reconstructed in 1609 by King Seonjo and King Gwanghae-gun. The next arson was in 1623 because of King Injo Political Revolt against Gwanghae-gun. The palace was also attacked by the Qing but throughout its history of reconstruction and repair, has remained faithful to its original design. Changdeok-gung was the site of the royal court and the seat of government until 1872, when the neighboring Gyeongbok-gung was rebuilt. Korea's last Emperor, Emperor Sunjong lived here until his death in 1926.
Today there are 13 buildings remaining on the palace grounds and 28 pavilions in the gardens, occupying 110 acres (45 hectares) in all and the area is designated as Historical Site No. 122. Buildings of note include Donhwa-mun (built in 1412, rebuilt in 1607, with a copper bell weighing 9 short tons or 8 metric tons), Injeong-jeon (main hall), Seongjeong-jeon (auxiliary office in the main hall), Huijeong-dang (the king's private residence, later used as a conference hall), Daejo-jeon (living quarters), and Nakseon-jae (former residence of Korean imperial family including Princess Bangja. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.")
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(Sunday 28 September) Donhwa-mun Gate (ÔÄûùÚ¦, first built in 1412; reconstructed in 1609), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Donhwa-mun Gate (ÔÄûùÚ¦, first built in 1412; reconstructed in 1609), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Donhwa-mun Gate (ÔÄûùÚ¦, first built in 1412; reconstructed in 1609), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Donhwa-mun Gate (ÔÄûùÚ¦, first built in 1412; reconstructed in 1609), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Donhwa-mun Gate (ÔÄûùÚ¦, first built in 1412; reconstructed in 1609), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Donhwa-mun Gate (ÔÄûùÚ¦, first built in 1412; reconstructed in 1609), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Inward of Donhwa-mun Gate, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sukjang-mun Gate (âÜíñÚ¦), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Injeong-mun Gate (ìÒïÙÚ¦), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Inward of Injeong-mun Gate (ìÒïÙÚ¦), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The stone post line of court rank in front of Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The stone post line of court rank in front of Injeong-jeon Hall (ìÒïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Seonjeong-jeon Hall (à¾ïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Seonjeong-jeon Hall (à¾ïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Seonjeong-jeon Hall (à¾ïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Seonjeong-jeon Hall (à¾ïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Seonjeong-jeon Hall (à¾ïÙîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Heuijeong-dang Hall (ý÷ïÙÓÑ), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Heuijeong-dang Hall (ý÷ïÙÓÑ), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Heuijeong-dang Hall (ý÷ïÙÓÑ), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Heuijeong-dang Hall (ý÷ïÙÓÑ), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Heuijeong-dang Hall (ý÷ïÙÓÑ), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gate to Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The royal kitchen next to Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) In the backward of Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) In the backward of Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) In the backward of Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) In the backward of Daejo-jeon Hall (ÓÞðãîü), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Heuijeong-dang Hall (ý÷ïÙÓÑ), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Buyong-jeong Pavilion (ݳéÈïÍ), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Buyong-jeong Pavilion (ݳéÈïÍ), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Buyong-jeong Pavilion (ݳéÈïÍ) (left) and Johamnu Pavilion (ñµùêק) (right), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Johamnu Pavilion (ñµùêק) in the back of Buyong-ji Pond (ݳéÈò®), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Johamnu Pavilion (ñµùêק) in the back of Buyong-ji Pond (ݳéÈò®), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Johamnu Pavilion (ñµùêק), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Johamnu Pavilion (ñµùêק), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Yeonghwa-dang (ç²ü£ÓÑ), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Yeonghwa-dang (ç²ü£ÓÑ), Buyong-ji Area, Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Bullo-mun Gate (ÜôÖÕÚ¦), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Aeryon-jeong Pavilion (äñÖ¥ïÍ) and Aeryeon-ji Pond (äñÖ¥ò®), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gate to Yeongyeong-dang (æÑÌÔÓÑ), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Yeongyeong-dang (æÑÌÔÓÑ), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) East Gate (íþäÅÚ¦), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The wall near the East Gate (íþäÅÚ¦), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Nakseonjae Area (äÅà¼î±), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Nakseonjae Area (äÅà¼î±), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Nakseonjae Area (äÅà¼î±), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Nakseonjae (äÅà¼î±), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Nakseonjae (äÅà¼î±), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Seokbokheon (à¸ÜØúÍ), Nakseonjae Area (äÅà¼î±), Changdeok-gung Palace |
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Arts of Farmers in the park between Changdeok-gung Palace and Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Arts of Farmers in the park between Changdeok-gung Palace and Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Arts of Farmers in the park between Changdeok-gung Palace and Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Arts of Farmers in the park between Changdeok-gung Palace and Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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| Changgyeong-gung
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Changgyeong-gung (óãÌÔÏà: â°æ±Ã) is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. Originally the Summer Palace of the Goryeo Emperor, it later became one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty.
The palace was originally built as Sugang-gung Palace by King Sejong for his father, Taejong, but in 1483 renovated and enlarged by King Seongjong at which time at which time it received its current name. During the colonial period, the Japanese built a zoo, botanical garden, and museum on the site. In 1983 the zoo and botanical garden were removed. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) Map of Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Honghwa-mun Gate (ûðûùÚ¦), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Honghwa-mun Gate (ûðûùÚ¦), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Honghwa-mun Gate (ûðûùÚ¦), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Myeongjeong-mun Gate (Ù¥ïÙÚ¦), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Myeongjeong-jeon Hall (Ù¥ïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Myeongjeong-jeon Hall (Ù¥ïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The front stone sculpture of Myeongjeong-jeon Hall (Ù¥ïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Myeongjeong-jeon Hall (Ù¥ïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The throne of Myeongjeong-jeon Hall (Ù¥ïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The ceiling of the throne of Myeongjeong-jeon Hall (Ù¥ïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Munjeong-jeon Hall (ÙþïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Munjeong-jeon Hall (ÙþïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The throne of Munjeong-jeon Hall (ÙþïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The ceiling of the throne of Munjeong-jeon Hall (ÙþïÙîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sungmun-dang Hall (âýÙþÓÑ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sungmun-dang Hall (âýÙþÓÑ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) An old three in the backyard of Sungmun-dang Hall (âýÙþÓÑ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hamin-jeong Pavilion (ùäìÒïÍ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hamin-jeong Pavilion (ùäìÒïÍ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gyeongchun-jeon Hall (ÌØõðîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) A pair of stone monuments in the backward of Gyeongchun-jeon Hall (ÌØõðîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hwangyeong-jeon Hall (ü¶ÌÔîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hwangyeong-jeon Hall (ü¶ÌÔîü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Tongmyeong-jeon Hall (÷×Ù¥îü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Tongmyeong-jeon Hall (÷×Ù¥îü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The ceiling of Tongmyeong-jeon Hall (÷×Ù¥îü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of Tongmyeong-jeon Hall (÷×Ù¥îü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The eaves of Tongmyeong-jeon Hall (÷×Ù¥îü), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Yanghwa-dang Hall (å×ûúÓÑ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Yeongchun-heon Hall (çÊõðúÍ) and Jipbok-heon (ó¢ÜØúÍ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Yeongchun-heon Hall (çÊõðúÍ) and Jipbok-heon (ó¢ÜØúÍ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Yeongchun-heon Hall (çÊõðúÍ) and Jipbok-heon (ó¢ÜØúÍ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Stone monument of Punggi-dae (ù¦ÐýÓæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Information board of Punggi-dae (ù¦ÐýÓæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Punggi-dae (ù¦ÐýÓæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Punggi-dae (ù¦ÐýÓæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Stone monument of Punggi-dae (ù¦ÐýÓæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Taeshil and Stele (à÷ðó÷ÃãøÝø), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Taeshil and Stele (à÷ðó÷ÃãøÝø), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Taeshil and Stele (à÷ðó÷ÃãøÝø), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Taeshil and Stele (à÷ðó÷ÃãøÝø), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Chundang-ji Pond (õðÓÒò®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Octagonal Seven-Storied Stone Pagoda (ø¢ÊÇöÒöµà´÷²) by Chundang-ji Pond (õðÓÒò®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Chundang-ji Pond (õðÓÒò®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Botanic Garden (ãÕÚªê®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Botanic Garden (ãÕÚªê®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Botanic Garden (ãÕÚªê®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Botanic Garden (ãÕÚªê®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Botanic Garden (ãÕÚªê®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Botanic Garden (ãÕÚªê®), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Corridor of Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwancheon-dae Post (κô¸Óæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwancheon-dae Post (κô¸Óæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwancheon-dae Post (κô¸Óæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwancheon-dae Post (κô¸Óæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwancheon-dae Post (κô¸Óæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwancheon-dae Post (κô¸Óæ), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The outer wall of Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Seonin-mun Gate (à¾ìÒÚ¦), Changgyeong-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Takeaway foods at an restaurant near the entrance of Jong-myo (the Royal Ancestral Shrine) |
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(Sunday 28 September) At an restaurant near the entrance of Jong-myo (the Royal Ancestral Shrine) |
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(Sunday 28 September) At an restaurant near the entrance of Jong-myo (the Royal Ancestral Shrine) |
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(Sunday 28 September) At an restaurant near the entrance of Jong-myo (the Royal Ancestral Shrine) |
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(Sunday 28 September) At an restaurant near the entrance of Jong-myo (the Royal Ancestral Shrine) |
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(Sunday 28 September) My "maggeoli" (Korean home brew sake) at an restaurant near the entrance of Jong-myo (the Royal Ancestral Shrine). I cannot spend a day in Korea without drinking "maggeoli"! |
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(Sunday 28 September) My noodles and "maggeoli" (Korean home brew sake) at an restaurant near the entrance of Jong-myo (the Royal Ancestral Shrine) |
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Jong-myo (ðóÙÙ:Á¾¹¦; the Royal Ancestral Shrine) is a Confucian shrine dedicated to the memorial services for the deceased kings and queens of the Korean Joseon Dynasty. According to UNESCO, the shrine is the oldest royal Confucian shrine preserved and the ritual ceremonies continue a tradition established since the 14th century. Such shrines existed during the Three Kingdoms of Korea period but only the shrines for the rulers of Joseon remain. The Jong-myo Shrine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1995.
When it was built in 1394 by order of King Taejo, it was thought to be one of the longest buildings in Asia, if not the longest. The main hall, known as Jeongjeon, had seven rooms. Each room was reserved for a king and his queen. The complex was expanded by King Sejong who ordered the construction of Yeongnyeong-jeon (Hall of Eternal Comfort). This practice of expansion continued, with the growth of the complex moving from west to east, because of the need to house more memorial tablets during the reigns of later kings until there were a total of nineteen rooms. However, during the Seven-Year War, Japanese invaders burned down the original shrine and a new complex was constructed in 1601 CE which has survived to this day. The original tablets were saved in the invasion by hiding them in the house of a commoner and also survive to this day. There are 19 memorial tablets of kings and 30 of their queens, placed in 19 chambers. Each room is very simple and plain in design. Only two kings' memorial tablets are not enshrined here.
The current Jeong-jeon is National treasure of Korea No. 227 and is the longest building in Korea of traditional design.
The south entrance gate was reserved for spirits to enter and exit, the east gate was for the king, and the west gate was for the performers of the royal ritual.
Viewed from the king's throne at Gyeongbok-gung Palace, Jong-myo Shrine would have been on the king's left while the Sajik Shrine, another important Confucian shrine, was on the right. This arrangement was derived from Chinese practice. The main halls are surrounded by hills. In front of the main hall is the Woldae Courtyard, which is 150 meters in length and 100 meters in width. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.")
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(Sunday 28 September) Map of Jong-myo (the Royal Ancestral Shrine) |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Entrance (èâÓÞÚ¦) to Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Entrance to the Main Hall or Jeong-jeon Hall (ïáîü), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Hall or Jeong-jeon Hall (ïáîü), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Another Entrance to the Main Hall or Jeong-jeon Hall (ïáîü), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Hall or Jeong-jeon Hall (ïáîü), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Hall or Jeong-jeon Hall (ïáîü), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Eosuk-sil (åÙâÜãø; King's Pavilion), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Eosuk-sil (åÙâÜãø; King's Pavilion), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Another entrance to Eosuk-sil (åÙâÜãø; King's Pavilion), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Another entrance to Eosuk-sil (åÙâÜãø; King's Pavilion), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Entrance to the Yeongnyeong-jeon (çµÒ»îü; Hall of Everlasting Peace), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Yeongnyeong-jeon (çµÒ»îü; Hall of Everlasting Peace), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Another entrance to Yeongnyeong-jeon (çµÒ»îü; Hall of Everlasting Peace), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Entrance to Jeonsa-cheong (îðÞåôæ; the Kitchen for Offering Food), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Jeonsa-cheong (îðÞåôæ: the Kitchen for Offering Food), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hyangdae-cheong (úÅÓÞôæ; Warehouse), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hyangdae-cheong (úÅÓÞôæ; Warehouse), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hyangdae-cheong (úÅÓÞôæ; Warehouse), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hyangdae-cheong (úÅÓÞôæ; Warehouse), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) A room of Hyangdae-cheong (úÅÓÞôæ; Warehouse), Jong-myo |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hyangdae-cheong (úÅÓÞôæ; Warehouse), Jong-myo |
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Chongno 3-ga (ñ¤ÖØ3ʶ: Á¾·Î3°¡) |
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(Sunday 28 September) An open-air restaurant in Chongno 3-ga |
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(Sunday 28 September) An open-air restaurant in Chongno 3-ga |
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(Sunday 28 September) A stall in Chongno 3-ga |
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(Sunday 28 September) A stall in Chongno 3-ga |
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(Sunday 28 September) Stalls in Chongno 3-ga |
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(Sunday 28 September) An open-air restaurant in Chongno 3-ga |
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(Sunday 28 September) An open-air restaurant in Chongno 3-ga |
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Tapgol Park (÷²°ñÍëê®: ž°ñ °ø¿ø), formerly Pagoda Park, is a small (19,599 m©÷) public park located at 97 Jongno-gil, Seoul, South Korea. This park was once a site of Wongaksa temple. The word tap means "pagoda", and the park gets its name from Wongak-sa Pagoda 10 tier pagoda (National Treasure No.2) in the park.
Tapgol Park is historically important as the site of the origin of the March 1st Movement 1919, an important part of the Korean independence movement as the first location for the reading of the Declaration of Independence.
It was previously the site of a 15th century Buddhist temple, and a 10 tier pagoda and a few relics of the temple still can be seen in the park. It was organized as a garden by John McLeavy Brown, the Irish advisor to provincial subdivision in 1897, and opened to the public in 1920. There are many statues and monuments in the park, dedicated to various various patriots and victims of Japanese brutality. There are a number of bas-relief statues representing Korean patriots, the Declaration of Independence Monument, and a poem by Han Yong-un.
As an important place in recent Korean history, it is a popular place for demonstrations of various kinds. It was the designated terminus of the Grand Peace March for Democracy on June 24th 1986 that led to the acceptance of free elections by President Chun Doo-whan of South Korea. It is served by Jongno 3-ga Station on Lines 1, 3 and 5 of the Seoul Subway. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) Map of Tapgol Park |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Gate to Tapgol Park |
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(Sunday 28 September) Stone monument and inscriptions of Tapgol Park |
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(Sunday 28 September) A statue of Tapgol Park |
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(Sunday 28 September) A pavilion of Tapgol Park |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Wongak-sa Pagoda 10 tier pagoda (National Treasure No.2), Tapgol Park |
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Insadong (ìÒÞÑÔ×: Àλ絿) is a dong, or neighborhood of the Jongno-gu district of the South Korean city of Seoul. The main street is Insadong-gil, which is connected to a multitude of alleys that lead deeper into the district.
Insadong has been at the heart of the nation¡¯s capital for 600 years and it has been the center of culture since the time of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). This is also where the Ministry of Art was once situated. Insadong usually refers to the area from Anguk-dong Rotary to Tapgol Park in Jongno 2(i)-ga, past the Insadong Intersection. The notable features of Insadong are the countless alleys that branch out from the main street. Insadong was once known as ¡®Mary¡¯s Alley,¡¯ and is a favorite shopping spot among foreigners. "Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) The phrases on the placard mean that "Congratulations on the opening of the National History-Culture Park on the 4341st anniversary of the Korean founding father's birth" (trans. Sangwook Kim, Korea University). The park is located in Cheonan City, 85 km south of Seoul, as Kim says.
In South Korea, October 3rd is the National Foundation Day called "Gaecheon-jeol" (ËÒô¸ï½: °³ÃµÀý) meaning "the Opening of Sky/Heaven." It derived from the legend of Dangun Wanggeom (ÓªÏÖèÝËû: ´Ü±º¿Õ°Ë), popularly known as the founder of ¡°Gojoseon¡± (ͯðÈàØ: °íÁ¶¼±) (2333-108 B.C.), the first kingdom of Korea.
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(Sunday 28 September) A congratulatory demonstration on the opening of the National History-Culture Museum (see "sel2008-354") in Insadong |
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(Sunday 28 September) A congratulatory demonstration on the opening of the National History-Culture Museum (see "sel2008-354") in Insadong |
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(Sunday 28 September) A congratulatory demonstration on the opening of the National History-Culture Museum (see "sel2008-354") in Insadong |
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(Sunday 28 September) A kid drawing a picture with the English word "Hello" on the road, Insadong.
President Lee Myung-bak (×ÝÙ¥ÚÏ: À̸í¹Ú, born in Osaka, Japan in 1941; p. Feb. 2008-), who is famous for his English education policy, made a proposal to reform the nation¡¯s ESL classrooms. It seems that his policy has gradually taken a good effect on kids, although nationalists strongly assert the importance of the Korean language education. |
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(Sunday 28 September) Another kid drawing a picture of Shin-no-suke of the Japanese TV animation Crayon Shin-chan, Insadong |
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Ujeongchong-guk (éèïÖõÅÏÑ: ¿ìÁ¤Ãѱ¹) was founded as a modern post office in 1884 at the suggestion of Hong Yeongsik, who had just returned from an overseas trip.
Members of the Enlightenment Party, including Kim Okgyun, Park Yeonghyo and Hong Yeongsik, used the celebrations for the completion of the Ujeongchong-guk building as an opportunity to bring about the Coup d'Etat of 1884, whose goal was to eliminate the conservatives and create a new government. Due to the intervention of Qing Chinese troops, though, the coup failed in three days. This office was closed, and the five types of stamps printed here were never used.
This is designated as the Historic Site No.213 (Joseon Dynasty, 1884) at 397 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (next to Jogye-sa Temple). |
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(Sunday 28 September) Map of the site of Ujeongchong-guk, 397 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu |
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(Sunday 28 September) The site of Ujeongchong-guk, 397 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu |
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(Sunday 28 September) An old post at the site of Ujeongchong-guk, 397 Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu |
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Jogye-sa Temple (ðÇÍ¢ÞÑ: Á¶°è»ç) is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea. The temple was first established in 1395, at the dawn of the Joseon Dynasty; the modern temple was founded in 1910 and initially called "Hwanggak-sa." The name was changed to "Taego-sa" during the period of Japanese rule, and then to the present name in 1954.
Jogye-sa is located in Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, in central Seoul. Natural monument 9, an ancient white pine tree, is located within the temple grounds.
Jogye-sa came to the attention of the international news media in December, 1998 due to several monks occupying the temple in a power struggle between factions of the Jogye Order. In the end, riot police were called in to take control of the temple and oust the protestors after they had occupied the building for more than 40 days. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) Central Museum of Korean Buddhism (ÝÖÎçñéäçÚÏڪν), Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Central Museum of Korean Buddhism (ÝÖÎçñéäçÚÏڪν), Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) A poster of Central Museum of Korean Buddhism (ÝÖÎçñéäçÚÏڪν), Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Mural of the Three Buddas. Courtesy of Central Museum of Korean Buddhism (ÝÖÎçñéäçÚÏڪν), Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) A statue in the precinct of Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Hall (ÓÞê©îü), Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) The main images of the Three Buddhas of the Main Hall (ÓÞê©îü), Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of the Main Hall (ÓÞê©îü), Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of the Main Hall (ÓÞê©îü), Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) The mandala or "circle-circumference" (A Buddhist painting as a teaching for establishing a sacred space; and as an aid to meditation and trance induction), the Main Hall (ÓÞê©îü), Jogye-sa TempleJogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Hall (ÓÞê©îü), Jogye-sa TempleJogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Hall (ÓÞê©îü), Jogye-sa TempleJogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Main Hall (ÓÞê©îü), Jogye-sa TempleJogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) Some halls of Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) A hall of Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) The stone pagoda of Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) The offertory chest of Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Buddhist stone circle of Jogye-sa Temple |
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(Sunday 28 September) In the precinct of Jogye-sa Temple |
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Gyeongbok-gung (ÌØÜØÏà: °æº¹±Ã) is a palace located in northern Seoul, South Korea. It was the main and largest palace of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty.
The palace was originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo and "Gyeongbok-gung" was named by minister Jeong Do-jeon. Gyeongbok-gung 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).
During the regency of Daewon-gun in 1867, the buildings were reconstructed and formed a massive 330-building complex with 5,792 rooms. 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.
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.
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 pavilion is depicted on the 10,000 won Korean banknotes.
Today the palace is open to the public, and houses the National Folk Museum of Korea. The National Museum of Korea was there too, until it was relocated to Yongsan-gu in 2005.
Archaeological work has brought 330 building foundations to light. The main gate to the palace, called Gwanghwamun, is now being restored to its original state, to be completed in 2009. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dongsipja-goku (ÔÔä¨í®ÊÈ; East Cross Tower), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geunjeong-mun Gate (ÐÃïÙÚ¦), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geunjeong-mun Gate (ÐÃïÙÚ¦), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geunjeong-mun Gate (ÐÃïÙÚ¦), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Stone symbol of the Royal family, Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Information board of Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The throne of Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The throne of Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) A view from Geunjeong-jeon Hall (ÐÃïÙîü; the Throne Hall), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sujeong-jeon Hall (áóïÙîü; the Administrative Building), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sujeong-jeon Hall (áóïÙîü; the Administrative Building), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gyeonghoe-ru (ÌÔüåק), the elevated pavilion used for royal banquets, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) A view from Gyeonghoe-ru (ÌÔüåק), the elevated pavilion used for royal banquets, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gyeonghoe-ru (ÌÔüåק), the elevated pavilion used for royal banquets, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sajeong-jeon Hall (ÞÖïÙîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sajeong-jeon Hall (ÞÖïÙîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sajeong-jeon Hall (ÞÖïÙîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sajeong-jeon Hall (ÞÖïÙîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The throne of Sajeong-jeon Hall (ÞÖïÙîü), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Sajeong-jeon Hall (ÞÖïÙîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dong-gung (ÔÔÏà; the residence of the crown prince) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dong-gung (ÔÔÏà; the residence of the crown prince) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dong-gung (ÔÔÏà; the residence of the crown prince) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dong-gung (ÔÔÏà; the residence of the crown prince) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of Dong-gung (ÔÔÏà; the residence of the crown prince) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Jagyong-jeon (í±ÌÔîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Jagyong-jeon (í±ÌÔîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Jagyong-jeon (í±ÌÔîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Interior of Jagyong-jeon (í±ÌÔîü), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hyangwon-jeong (úÅêÀïÍ), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hyangwon-jeong (úÅêÀïÍ), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Hyangwon-jeong (úÅêÀïÍ), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geoncheon-gung (ËëôèÏà), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geoncheon-gung (ËëôèÏà), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Geoncheon-gung (ËëôèÏà), Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Taewon-jeon Hall (÷Áêªîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Taewon-jeon Hall (÷Áêªîü) and Vicinity, Gyeongbok-gung Palace |
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The National Folk Museum of Korea (ÏÐØ¡ÚÅáÔÚÏڪν: ±¹¸³¹Î¼Ó¹Ú¹°°ü) is a national museum of South Korea. It is situated on the grounds of the Gyeongbok-gung (Gyeongbok Palace) in Jongno-gu, Seoul (address: Samcheongdong-gil 35, Jongno-gu, Seoul), and uses replicas of historical objects to illustrate the folk history of the Korean people.
The museum was established by the US Military Government on November 8, 1945. The museum has three exhibition halls which illustrate 'The History of the Korean People' from pre-historic times to the end of the Joseon Dynasty in 1910, 'The Lifestyle of the Korean People', and 'The Lifecycle of a Korean from Birth to Death.' It also houses a children's museum and an outdoor exhibition.
The museum was originally sited on Mt. Namsan, and moved to the Gyeongbok-gung in 1975. The current building was built in 1972 and housed the National Museum of Korea until 1986. It was remodeled, and reopened as the National Folk Museum in 1993. The building's design is based on various historical buildings around South Korea. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.) |
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(Sunday 28 September) Stone script of the Statues of the Twelve Zodiac Animal Signs, National Folk Museum of Korea:
The twelve zodiac animal signs are a set of imaginary guardian figures, each of which has a head of rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat (sheep), monkey, rooster, dog, and pigs on a human body. As spatio-temporal symbols, the twelve zodiac animal signs have appeared on the surface of pagodas, as guardian stones of tombs, in Buddhist paintings, and in other everyday life items with Chinese characters since the Three Kingdoms Period.
The twelve zodiac animal signs are placed in a circular shape to show the directions and time of the day that each animal represents. On the upper part of a stone object, one can find Yundo, a compass invented during the Joseon dynasty, and on the base around, one can find Samtaegeus, a symbol of harmonious combination of yin and yang.
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(Sunday 28 September) Statues of the Twelve Zodiac Animal SignsNational Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) Entrance to National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) A reproduction of the old pharmacy, National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) A reproduction of the old pharmacy, National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) A reproduction of the old bamboo-ware shop, National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) National A reproduction of the old draper, Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) The Astronomical Tool (ûéô¸ëð). Courtesy of National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) A traditional Korean costume for women. Courtesy of National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) Figures of the old Korean officers. Courtesy of National Folk Museum of Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) A Korean funeral bier. Courtesy of National Folk Museum of Korea.
Sangwook Kim (Korea University) explains:
"I think it is a funeral bier in which a coffin having a corpse inside is carried. In the Korean funeral tradition, bier-bearers (8-10 people) carry the funeral bier to a burial place. The bier-bearers carrying the bier on their shoulders move forward rhythmically chanting together or singing an elegy for the dead person: 3-4 steps forward (all the bearers chanting together) and pause (only a lead-bearer chanting); again 3-4 steps forward (all the bearers chanting together) and pause (only a lead-bearer chanting) ... repeating this performance until they reach the burial place."
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(Sunday 28 September) A picture of Old Seoul. Courtesy of National Folk Museum of Korea |
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| Deoksu-gung Palace
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Deoksu-gung Palace (ÓìáøÏà: ´ö¼ö±Ã) is a walled compound of palaces that was inhabited by various Korean royalty until the Japanese occupation near the turn of the 20th century. The buildings are of varying construction, including some of natural sugi, painted wood, and stucco. Some buildings were built in Western style. In addition to the buildings at Deoksu Palace, there is also an art museum, forested gardens, and a statue of King Sejong the Great.
Deoksu-gung was originally the residence of Prince Wolsan, the older brother of King Seongjong. This residence became a royal 'palace' during the Seven-Year War after all of the other palaces were burned in 1592 during the Japanese invasions of the Seven-Year War. King Seonjo was the first Joseon king to reside at the palace. King Gwanghaegun was crowned in this palace in 1608, and renamed it Gyeongun-gung in 1611. After the official palace was moved to the rebuilt Changdeok-gung in 1618, it was used as an auxiliary palace for 270 years and was renamed Seogung (West Palace).
In 1897, after the incident when Emperor Gojong took refuge in the Russian Embassy, he returned to this place and named it Gyeongun-gung again. Expansion of the facility followed after his return. After Emperor Gojong abdicated the throne to Emperor Sunjong, he continued to live in this palace. The palace was then renamed Deoksugung, as a reference to a wish for longevity of Emperor Gojong. Emperor Gojong passed away in Hamnyeong-jeon. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) Daehan-mun Gate (ÓÞùÓÚ¦), Deoksu-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Daehan-mun Gate (ÓÞùÓÚ¦), Deoksu-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Junghwa-mun Gate (ñéûúÚ¦), Deoksu-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Junghwa-jeon Hall (ñéûúîü), Deoksu-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The throne of Junghwa-jeon Hall (ñéûúîü), Deoksu-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) The ceiling of the throne of Junghwa-jeon Hall (ñéûúîü), Deoksu-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Junghwa-mun Gate (ñéûúÚ¦), viewed from the hall, Deoksu-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Gwangmyeong-mun Gate (ÎÃÙ¥Ú¦), Deoksu-gung Palace |
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(Sunday 28 September) Deoksu-gung Art Museum (ÓìáøÏàÚ¸âúν), Deoksu-gung Palace |
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| Sungnye-mun/Namdae-mun
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Sungnye-mun Gate (âýÖÉÚ¦: ¼þ·Ê¹®) or more more commonly known as Namdae-mun Gate (ÑõÓÞÚ¦: ³²´ë¹®) is a historic gate located in the heart of Seoul, the capital of South Korea. The landmark is officially called Sungnyemun, literally "Gate of Exalted Ceremonies," as written in hanja on a plaque on the wooden structure. As the southern gate of the original walls surrounding Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty, it is widely known as Namdae-mun, literally "Great Southern Gate." It is the first among the National Treasures of South Korea.
The wooden portion atop the gate was severely damaged by arson in the 2008 Namdae-mun fire made by a 69-year-old man identified as Chae Jong-gi at approximately 8:50 p.m. on February 10, 2008. The Cultural Heritage Administration of South Korea said that it would undertake a three-year project that would cost an estimated W20 billion (approximately $21 million) to rebuild and restore the historic gate. President Lee Myung-bak has proposed starting a private donation campaign to finance the restoration of the structure.
Before the 2008 fire, Namdae-mun was the oldest wooden structure in Seoul. The city gate, made of wood and stone with a two-tiered, pagoda-shaped tiled roof, was completed in 1398 and originally used to greet foreign emissaries, control access to the capital city, and keep out Korean tigers, which have long been gone from the area. Construction began in 1395 during the fourth year of the reign of King Taejo of Joseon and was finished in 1398. The structure was rebuilt in 1447 and was renovated several times since. It was originally one of three main gates, the others being the East Gate (Dongdae-mun) and the now-demolished West Gate in the Seodaemun-gu district, named after the old gate.
In the early part of the 20th century, the city walls that surrounded Seoul were demolished by the Japanese Government, ostensibly "to ease the flow of traffic in the area." A visit to Seoul by the Crown Prince of Japan prompted the demolition of the walls around Namdae-mun, as the prince was deemed to be too exalted to pass through the gateway. The gate was closed to the public in 1907 after the Japanese colonial authorities constructed an electric tramway nearby. Namdae-mun was extensively damaged during the Korean War and was given its last major repair in 1961, with a completion ceremony held on May 14, 1963. It was given the status of "National Treasure No.1" on December 20, 1962. The Gate was renovated again in 2005 with the building of a lawn around the gate, before being opened once again to the public with much fanfare on March 3, 2006. During the restoration, 182 pages of blueprints for the gate were made as a contingency against any emergencies that may damage the structure. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) Namdae-mun Gate in veil under construction |
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| Heunginji-mun/Dongdae-mun
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Dongdae-mun Gate (ÔÔÓÞÚ¦: µ¿´ë¹®) - more properly known as Heunginji-mun Gate (ýéìÒñýÚ¦: ÈïÀÎÁö¹®: Gate of Rising Benevolence) - is a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South Korea. The Korean name "Dongdae-mun" means "Great East Gate," and it was so named because it was the major eastern gate in the wall that surrounded Seoul during the Joseon Dynasty. The gate is located at Jongno 6-ga in Jongno-gu.
Since the South Gate (Namdae-mun) was set on fire on February 10, 2008, Dongdae-mun is one of only two main gates that have survived, the other being the North Gate or Bukdae-mun (more formally Sukjeong-mun). One more minor gate known as Changui-mun also still stands, bringing the total number of surviving gates to three. The West Gate (Seodae-mun) was demolished earlier.
The structure was first built by King Taejo during his fifth year of reign (1396). It was renovated in 1453, and the current structure is the one rebuilt in 1869. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dongdae-mun Gate |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dongdae-mun Gate |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dongdae-mun Gate |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dongdae-mun Gate |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dongdae-mun Gate |
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Dongdaemun-sijang Market (ÔÔÓÞÚ¦ã¼íÞ: µ¿´ë¹®½ÃÀå) or Tongdaemun is a market and shopping center in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is the largest shopping center in South Korea. It opened in July, 1905 and was originally located in Yeji-dong (¿¹Áöµ¿ ÖÉòªÔ×) whose name literally means "a neighborhood for learning politeness," so the market was first called Baeugaejang (¹è¿ì°³Àå, market for learning).
Dongdaemun Market is located near Dongdae-mun Gate of which it takes its name. In total the market has 26 shopping malls situated over 10 blocks, 30,000 specialty shops, and 50,000 manufacturers. The market sells goods ranging from just about everything but notably silks, clothes, shoes and leather goods, sporting goods, plumbing and electronics, office supplies, fortune tellers, toys and food areas specializing in Korean cuisine.
The market was traditionally a night market and wholesalers once operated from 1:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Now, the area is open for 18 ¨ö hours a day from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., with some stores open 24 hours a day, although most stores close on Mondays and holiday. (Main Reference: The site of "Wikipedia.") |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dongdaemun Market |
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(Sunday 28 September) Dongdaemun Market |
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(Sunday 28 September) An open-air restaurant, Dongdaemun Market |
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(Sunday 28 September) An open-air restaurant, Dongdaemun Market |
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(Sunday 28 September) My dinner at the above open-air restaurant, Dongdaemun Market: It costs W10,000 in total. |
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| Eujiro 4-ga
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Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga (ëàò¨ÖØ4ʶ: À»Áö·Î4°¡), Jung-gu, Seoul, where Hotel Kukdo is located: I spent there between 26-29 September, 2008. |
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(Saturday 27 September) Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo (º£½ºÆ®¿þ½ºÅÏÇÁ¸®¹Ì¾îÈ£ÅÚ±¹µµ: ÏÐÔ´), #310 Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-849, Korea |
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(Friday 26 September) Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo (º£½ºÆ®¿þ½ºÅÏÇÁ¸®¹Ì¾îÈ£ÅÚ±¹µµ: ÏÐÔ´), #310 Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-849, Korea |
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(Saturday 27 September) Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo (º£½ºÆ®¿þ½ºÅÏÇÁ¸®¹Ì¾îÈ£ÅÚ±¹µµ: ÏÐÔ´), #310 Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-849, Korea |
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(Sunday 28 September) Best Western Premier Hotel Kukdo (º£½ºÆ®¿þ½ºÅÏÇÁ¸®¹Ì¾îÈ£ÅÚ±¹µµ: ÏÐÔ´), #310 Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-849, Korea |
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(Saturday 27 September) Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu |
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(Monday 29 September) Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu |
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(Saturday 27 September) Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu |
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(Monday 29 September) Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu |
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Photos taken on the way to Incheon International Airport from Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu. This is the metropolitan area between Seoul and Incheon, surrounded by Gyeonggi Province (ÌÈѲԳ: °æ±âµµ), with the population of over 23 millions (45 % of all South Koreans). The majority of people seem to live in high-rise apartments here. |
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(Monday 29 September) Somewhere in Seoul, on the way to Incheon from Eujiro 4 (sa)-ga, Jung-gu |
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(Monday 29 September) On the way to Incheon International Airport |
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(Monday 29 September) On the way to Incheon International Airport |
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(Monday 29 September) On the way to Incheon International Airport |
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(Monday 29 September) On the way to Incheon International Airport |
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(Monday 29 September) On the way to Incheon International Airport |
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(Monday 29 September) On the way to Incheon International Airport |
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