Located in the northern neighborhood of Seoul in Korea, known as Jongno-gu, Gyeongbokgung Palace is also known as the Northern Palace. King Taejo (Yi Seong-gye), the first monarch of the Joseon Dynasty, commissioned its construction. By naming the palace with meaning of "may the king be blessed with longevity and eternal prosperity," Jeong Do-jeon, who made significant contributions to King Taejo's establishment of the dynasty, showed his gratitude.

Gyeongbokgung Palace took the longest to complete, but it was well worth the wait. It took more than 30 years to complete because of the constant alterations to the scale and appearance, even though it had started out with only essential buildings. After all, the palace shared the Joseon Dynasty's trials and tribulations. It suffered extensive damage during the 1592 Japanese invasion of Korea and then laid in disrepair for nearly three centuries. It wasn't completely restored until 1865, during the reign of Emperor Gojong. As a result of the Eulmi Incident, Emperor Gojong was forced to flee the palace, and for a time, it stood empty and unused. The Joseon Government General building was constructed within the palace during the time of Japanese colonial rule. Therefore, although most of the buildings had lost their original appearance, the dignity of the palace was restored by the ongoing restoration project.
The three main buildings of Gyeongbokgung Palace—the Gwanghwamun Gate, the King's living quarters (Gangnyeongjeon Hall), and the Queen's living quarters (Gyotaejeon Hall)—form a straight line from one another. The "Eodo" was the name given to the broad and symmetrical path that connected Gwanghwamun Gate and Gyotaejeon Hall, which was reserved for the king's exclusive use. The path had done an excellent job of reflecting the majesty of the king. The other structures, aside from the main ones, were purposefully built asymmetrically to emphasize both diversity and cohesion.

Shall we feel and experience the elegant royal culture and history of the Joseon Dynasty by taking a look at every corner of Gyeogbokgung Palace? It is also greatly recommended to watch the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony and visit the special admission of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion.