First, a brief history and introduction When King Taejong abdicated to King Sejong and stepped down, he built a new palace close to Changdeokgung Palace, and lived there. This marked the beginning of Changgyeonggung Palace. But the Japanese forces entirely destroyed Changgyeonggung Palace through fire during their invasions of Korea. Following King Sunjong’s ascension to … Read more
Basic History Changdeokgung Palace is a palace from the Joseon Dynasty. In 1997, it was the only one of the five major palaces of Joseon to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located at 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. If Gyeongbokgung Palace was the symbolic main palace, Changdeokgung Palace was the … Read more
Naksan Park and Seoul Fortress Wall is a good walking path along the old Joseon Dynasty’s Hanyangdoseong Road (Seoul Fortress Road) in the heart of downtown Seoul, which is full of high-rise buildings and beautiful cityscapes, and many people come here to exercise. The Seoul Fortress Trail course is broken into numerous sections, the most well-known … Read more
Introduction to Hyehwa and Daehakro Hyehwa is a neighborhood known for Daehakro. Daehakro means ‘the road where the university is located’. In Korean, ‘daehak’ means university and ‘ro’ means road. In Seoul, this location is in the downtown part of the university district, surrounded by universities and the Sinchon neighborhood. This is because up to … Read more
Background of the Ihwa Mural Village During the Joseon Dynasty, Ihwa-dong, also known as Ssanggye-dong, was a popular entertainment spot for noblemen. During the Japanese imperial period, high-end housing complexes were built for Japanese citizens, and after independence, during the Syngman Rhee government, national housing was established to improve poor-quality housing in the Ihwajang area. … Read more
The Siege of Paris is happening. Starting January 29, Monday French farmer protests are accelerating. The FNSEA and Young Farmers of the Greater Paris Basin unions will meet on Monday at 2 p.m. for “an indefinite period,” according to a joint press release. They add that “all the heavy roads leading to the capital will … Read more
Airbnb is one of the most popular accommodation apps in the world. However, the structure of Airbnb is such that the number of complaints is higher than for other types of accommodation. This is why users need to be careful. This is because of Airbnb’s unique operating structure. Firstly, most Airbnb hosts are not … Read more
The situation at Jongmyo Shrine not shown on the map It is considered the essence of Korean culture and the Confucian culture of the Joseon Dynasty. Jongmyo is a Confucian shrine located in Hunjeong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul. The shrine is dedicated to the royal family of the Joseon Dynasty and the imperial family of the … Read more
Intro Jongmyo Shrine is a historical and royal shrine in Seoul, South Korea. Where royal ancestor rites were performed during the Joseon Dynasty. This stunning temple is surrounded by calm gardens and boasts elegant pavilions, a temple, and a variety of stone constructions. Jongmyo is an important cultural heritage site where you can learn … Read more
Air Premia is a low-cost airline in South Korea that operates from Incheon International Airport. The corporation uses a hybrid strategy of separating itself from other flag carriers by maintaining a certain degree of service while deliberately lowering less important services. Currently, the airline only offers international flights from Incheon, with plans to specialize … Read more