Gwanghwamun
Sejong Center
Sejong Center has been a gateway to Korean performing arts recognized as a world’s famous performing stage as well as the only passage to international performing arts, and the cradle of Korean pure art in the 70s and 80s. Sejong Center has maintained its reputation for about 20 years as a living history of Korean…
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Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Bukchon Hanok Village is home to hundreds of traditional houses, called hanok, that date back to the Joseon dynasty. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, restaurants and guesthouses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.
Read MoreGyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace was the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). It opened in 1395, the fourth year of the reign of Taejo, the founding monarch of Joseon. It was burnt down in 1592 during the Japanese invasions and remained in ruins. Extensive reconstruction was undertaken in 1868, and many of the structures were removed…
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