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Quote: Gyeongbokgung means "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven". It was originally constructed in 1395, but was destroyed in the 1500's during the Japanese occupation. The palace was completely restored in the late 1800's & early 1900's and now stands... Read the full Gyeongbokgung Palace review
From journal Soulful Seoul
Quote: In the early 1960s, a portion of the northern side of Gyeongbok Palace, encompassing the North Gate and several palace buildings, was walled off and designated a sensitive military installation, part of the defense of the Blue House, which is... Read the full Gyeongbokgung Palace review
From journal A Step Back in Time in Seoul, South Korea
Quote: The Gyeongbok Palace dates back 500 years. It was built by the founding king of Joseon dynasty, Lee Seong-Gye, in 1395. Some of the original buildings have been torn down during the Japanese occupation. There is an ongoing effort to restore the... Read the full Gyeongbokgung Palace review
From journal Winter Sonata
Quote: Get off at Gyeongbokgung Station on line #3 (orange). Exit #5 will get you there. The entrance fee is only 700 won (55 cents) and the palace is open everyday except Tuesdays. Gyeongbokgung was built during the Choson Period, started in 1395 by... Read the full Gyeongbokgung Palace review
From journal Visiting Seoul