Gyeongbokgung Palace: A sublime journey to 14th century Korea
By Dr Rohel Aijaz SEOUL: The month of May had just begun. The day was hotter than usual, yet I was excited for what lay ahead. It was my second day in Seoul and I had decided to visit Gyeongbokgung Palace. After having a Kimchi pancake for breakfast at a restaurant right next to our […]
Joseon Dynasty era gate virtually restored with digital technology
Seoul: Donuimun, one of the four main old gates that were part of the wall that surrounded the Joseon-era capital, was virtually restored Tuesday with the latest digital technology around a century after it was demolished during Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule. Donuimun, also called Seodaemun, which literally means “Great West Gate,” was established in […]
Royal reception hall of late Joseon Dynasty opens to public
A royal reception hall of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) was opened to the public Wednesday after four years of restoration. Practically wrapping up the restoration of Heungbokjeon, an annex at Gyeongbok Palace, where King Gojong used to greet foreign delegations and study when he was on the throne from 1863 to 1907, the Cultural Heritage […]
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