Deoksugung Palace

A palace in the heart of Jung-gu, Seoul, originally used as a temporary refuge after the Imjin War and later becoming Emperor Gojong's imperial palace during the Korean Empire. It was the central stage of diplomacy and politics during the turbulent era of modernization. Traditional halls and the Western-style Seokjojeon building coexist in the same space, showing a scene from the transitional period toward modernity. It is also beloved for its stone wall path, the changing of the royal guard ceremony held every hour, and the atmosphere of the drama 'Mr. Sunshine'.