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Mickey Mouse has appeared at Deoksugung Palace. Standing atop a metal sculpture, Mickey boldly marches across a pond, while inside the Dondeokjeon Hall, he and his friends, dressed in hanbok ...
Deoksugung served as the imperial palace after King Gojong (r. 1863–1907) proclaimed the Korean Empire and assumed the title of emperor. The palace features a blend of traditional Korean and ...
As the residence of the last king of Korea, the Deoksugung Palace embodies the wishes of the people for the king’s prosperity. To stand against the political pressure from Japan, King Ko-jong ...
When you pass by the palace Deoksugung at the center of Seoul, you might notice the sign “Art Plant Asia 2020: Hare Way Object,” the title of the exhibition that offers a chance to appreciate ...
Deoksugung Palace was twice used as the royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), evincing a serene atmosphere in the middle of the capital and popular among both locals and foreign visitors ...
The Deoksugung Palace Management Office, led by Director Kwoen Jeom-su, views the exhibition as an opportunity to celebrate the historical ties between Korea and Germany and to maintain ...
The Deoksugung Palace Management Office under the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA), joined hands with Korea's largest mobile operator SK Telecom to provide a virtual reality (VR) application ...
Meaning “Palace of Virtuous Longevity,” Deoksugung became a palace in 1593 when King Seonjo moved in after all of palaces in Seoul were destroyed during the Japanese invasion.
At Deoksugung Palace, one of the five royal palaces of Seoul, there is a series of Western-style buildings alongside traditional Korean buildings, creating an atmosphere unique to the palace.
Visitors wearing face masks watch a “changing of the palace guards” ceremony at the main gate of Deoksugung Palace in Seoul on Wednesday. Located at the corner of Seoul’s busiest downtown ...
As the residence of the last king of Korea, the Deoksugung Palace embodies the wishes of the people for the king’s prosperity. To stand against the political pressure from Japan, King Ko-jong ...