Across from City Hall is Deoksugung Palace, one of the five royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty (1392 -1910). It was originally a residence for Prince Wolsan (1454??1488), the elder brother of King Seongjong, but was used as a main royal palace by some later kings. Particularly, King Gojong, the next-to-last king of the Joseon [...]
Myeong-dong has long been the trend-making center of Korean fashion. Lotte, Metro Midopa, and Shinsegae Department Stores, Migliore, underground and aboveground shopping malls for apparel, shoes, accessories, and cosmetics appeal to every fad and mode.
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At the north end of Sejongno Street appears the imposing Gyeongbokgung, the oldest Joseon Dynasty palace.
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Korea lies in the temperate zone and has four distinct seasons. In late March or early
April, the trees burst into leafy splendor to mark the beginning of spring. Mostly sunny days can be expected from March to May. During the relatively hot and rainy summer season, the vegetation is lush. By June average temperature is [...]
Freedom of religion is fully guaranteed in the Republic of Korea. Korea’s traditional
religions shamanism, uddhism, and Confucianism have all played an integral role in the
country’s socio- cultural development. There are also various minor religions based on various combinations of elements from these traditional religions. Christianity has
developed a large following since its introduction in the late [...]
