1.Full-day tour (25 July, Mon)

Mon_FULL) Royal Palace and Museum

Date/Time

-July 25(Mon) 09:00 – 16:00

Itinerary

-Conference Venue – Gyeongbok Palace – The National Folk Museum - Changdeok Palace and Secret Garden – Conference Venue

Price

-KRW 101,000/person (minimum 10 persons basis)

Conditions

-English speaking guide’s assistance

-Minibus

-All admission included. Lunch NOT included

Description

-Gyeongbok Palace was originally constructed in 1394 by King Taejo and "Gyeongbokgung" was named by minister Jeong Do-jeon. Gyeongbokgung was continuously expanded during the reign of King Taejong and King Sejong the Great' but part of the palace was burnt down during the Japanese invasions of Korea (1592-1598).
-The National Folk Museum located in Gyeongbokgung Palace' features aspects of both the traditional folk culture of ordinary people and that of the aristocracy' centering particularly on the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). Devoted to the study' collection' and preservation of folk artifacts' it is also a forum for social education on folk culture through exhibitions and classes' which are designed to provide a better understanding of traditional Korean culture.
-Changdeok Palace and Secret Garden was the second palace after Gyeongbokgung which had been established in 1395 as a primary palace. In the midst of strife for the throne between princes and vassals, authority of Gyeongbokgung was deteriorated. King Jeongjong enthroned by Prince Yi Bang-won moved the capital to Gaegyeong, the one of Goryeo dynasty, again in 1400 on the pretext of superior geographical features of it in fact in order to avert the power struggle. Taejong(Yi bang-won) soon taking over the throne returned to Hanseong(present-day Seoul) had a new palace named Changdeokgung instead of Gyeongbokgung because he had killed his half brothers in Gyeongbokgung whose construction was led by Jeong Do-jeon the king's rival before. Construction of Changdeok Palace began in 1405 and was completed in 1412. King Seonjo expanded the palace grounds by about 500,000 square meters including Huwon (see below). The Palace was burnt to the ground during the Japanese invasion in 1592 and reconstructed in 1609 by King Seonjo and King Gwanghaegun. The next arson was in 1623 because of King Injo Political Revolt against Gwanghaegun. The palace was also attacked by the Manchu Qing but throughout its history of reconstruction and repair has remained faithful to its original design. Changdeokgung was the site of the royal court and the seat of government until 1872 when the neighboring Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt. Korea's last Emperor, Emperor Sunjong lived here until his death in 1926.