Once the imperial palace of Emperor Gojong during the Korean Empire, Deoksugung Palace uniquely blends traditional Korean architecture with Western-style buildings. Nestled in the heart of Seoul, it offers visitors a peaceful walk through a site rich with modern Korean history.
덕수궁은 대한제국 황제 고종이 황궁으로 사용했던 곳으로, 전통 한옥과 서양식 건축물이 함께 어우러진 독특한 궁궐입니다. 격동의 근현대사를 간직한 이곳은 도심 한가운데서 고즈넉한 산책을 즐기기에 좋은 명소입니다.
Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization
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