Today I went to Gyeongun Palace. It's real name is Deoksu Palace. Originally, Gyeongun Palace was the house of the older brother of King Seonjong. King Gojong rebuit it and announced the change of the name of Joseon to Deahanjeguk. Emperor Gojong lived for 12 more years, and died in Gyeongun Palace. I think King Gojong was great king, because he tried hard to protect Korea from Japan.

Daehanmun is the main gate of Gyeongun Palace.

Junghwajeon was the place for official events. Civil and military officials stood by rank stones on ceremonial occasions. Seokeodang is the only two-story building in the palace. Inmok the Queen Mother was locked in Seokeodang by the order of Prince Gwanghae. But King Injo saved Queen Inmok. I thought this story was so creepy.

Jeukjodang was the place for coronations. This is where Prince Gwanghae, King Injo and Sunjo came to the throne. Junmyeogdang was the place for receiving foreign ministers as guests.

Hamneongjeon was used as the king's sleeping place, King Gojong died here.

Deokhongjeon was the reception hall for foreign guests. Seokjojeon is a western style stone building. I don't like it here. Jeonggwangheon was where King Gojong relaxed. King Gojong drank coffee here, so this place is my favorite place. Gyeongun Palace has many sad stories. I like King Gojong because he tried hard to protect Daehanjeguk from Japan.

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