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A map of Deoksugung at its peak size, before colonial-era modifications. In May 1912, the adjacent road Taepyeongno was made to cut straight through the eastern side of the palace. [35] [36] The gate Podeokmun, its adjacent buildings, and the large plaza in front of Daehanmun were demolished. [37] The palace's eastern wall was pushed inwards.
Seokjojeon (Korean: 석조전; lit. Hall made of stone [1]) is a former imperial palace building of the Korean Empire that is located inside the palace Deoksugung in Seoul, South Korea.
Seoul Museum of Art is also nearby. The museum has hosted many special exhibitions, including those of the works of van Gogh, Monet, and René Magritte. [2] The head offices of three daily newspapers, The Chosun Ilbo, The Dong-A Ilbo and Kyunghyang Shinmun, are near the city hall.
Jeong-dong Culture Night - It is the place where modern Western culture first took root, including Deoksugung Palace where the king stayed during the Joseon period. Ewha School, Baejae School, Jeongdong jaeil Church etc. have been around for more than 100 years to tell the vivid history of Jeong-dong. [3]
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Gyeongbokgung Palace Bukchon Hanok Village Deoksugung Palace. In addition, people in South Korea come to Seoul to enjoy various cultural activities. [24] Due to the metropolitan area centralization of the cultural infrastructure, there is a cultural gap between Seoul and other regions. [25]
In March 1946, after the liberation of Korea, it was renamed "Deoksugung Museum". In 1991, Cultural Heritage Administration instituted the museum in Seokjojeon (석조전, Stone Hall) of Deoksugung Palace, and in 2005, the museum was relocated to a modern building inside Gyeongbokgung .
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