Tag: Korea

  • Around Deoksugung (덕수궁)

    Deoksugung is one of five palaces in Seoul built during the Joseon dynasty, and the king’s residence in the late 19th century [1]. The official site uses ‘Deoksugung Palace’, but I prefer ‘Deoksugung’ because ‘gung’ means palace in Korean. The stonewall walkway surrounding Deoksugung is popular for friends and families. I was not able to… Read More

  • Sungnyemun & Seoul station

    Sungnyemun (숭례문) is 10 min walking distance from the Seoul central station. It used to be called South Gate (남대문) and one of the four main gates surrounding Hanyang (한양, the capital during the Joseon dynasty) [1]. I went a middle school about 10 bus stops away and had passed by South Gate whenever I… Read More