| Gyeonghuigung Palace

 

Gyeonghuigung Palace is one of five grand palaces built during

the Joseon Dynasty. This palace served as a secondary royal villa

for the king. For over 200 years, ten kings resided at this

location. Situated on the west side of Seoul, it was also called

Seogwol, literally meaning "a palace of the west." Construction

began in 1617 during the 9th ruling year of King Gwanghaegun

of Joseon, who reigned from 1608 to 1623. Before 1760, the palace

was known as Gyeongdeokgung or Seogwol, meaning palace in

the west. In 1760, the palace was renamed to Gyeonghuigung.

 

 

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