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The first palace built within [[Joseon]]’s capital, [[Seoul|Hanyang]], was [[Gyeongbokgung Palace|Gyeongbokgung]]. It was called the "official" palace because it contained the "required" six palaces for the king, the queen, the queen dowager, the prince, the princess, and the king’s concubine(s). However, Gyeongbokgung was considered inauspicious and was left in ruins for 250 years after the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598. In the 1860s, Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt by Heungseon Daewongun, the father of and regent to King Gojong, as a means to symbolically reclaim royal authority. But King Gojong did not live there long. In 1897, he moved to Gyeongungung Palace, which was a former residential palace that had been briefly used as an official palace during and after the Japanese invasions, and made this the imperial palace of the [[Korean Empire]]. This palace was renamed [[Deoksugung Palace|Deoksugung]] and Western-style buildings were constructed alongside Korean ones.
 
The first palace built within [[Joseon]]’s capital, [[Seoul|Hanyang]], was [[Gyeongbokgung Palace|Gyeongbokgung]]. It was called the "official" palace because it contained the "required" six palaces for the king, the queen, the queen dowager, the prince, the princess, and the king’s concubine(s). However, Gyeongbokgung was considered inauspicious and was left in ruins for 250 years after the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598. In the 1860s, Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt by Heungseon Daewongun, the father of and regent to King Gojong, as a means to symbolically reclaim royal authority. But King Gojong did not live there long. In 1897, he moved to Gyeongungung Palace, which was a former residential palace that had been briefly used as an official palace during and after the Japanese invasions, and made this the imperial palace of the [[Korean Empire]]. This palace was renamed [[Deoksugung Palace|Deoksugung]] and Western-style buildings were constructed alongside Korean ones.
  
Throughout the Joseon Dynasty, the royal family preferred the "Eastern Palace Complex” – [[Changdeokgung Palace|Changdeokgung]] and [[Changgyeonggung Palace|Changgyeonggung]], together – because it was considered more auspicious, provided enough room for the royal family, and followed a layout that better suited the Korean aesthetic and harmonized with the environment. Changdeokgung Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. An example of a residential palace remaining today is [[Unhyeongung Palace|Unhyeongung]], where [[King Gojong (Joseon)|King Gojong]] was born. Travel palaces, located in the provincial capital fortresses, were all destroyed during the Japanese colonial period. But some, such as the one in [[Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon|Hwaseong Fortress]], have been recently restored.
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Throughout the Joseon Dynasty, the royal family preferred the "Eastern Palace Complex” – [[Changdeokgung Palace|Changdeokgung]] and [[Changgyeonggung Palace|Changgyeonggung]], together – because it was considered more auspicious, provided enough room for the royal family, and followed a layout that better suited the Korean aesthetic and harmonized with the environment. An example of a residential palace remaining today is [[Unhyeongung Palace|Unhyeongung]], where [[King Gojong (Joseon)|King Gojong]] was born. Travel palaces, located in the provincial capital fortresses, were all destroyed during the Japanese colonial period. But some, such as the one in [[Hwaseong Fortress, Suwon|Hwaseong Fortress]], have been recently restored.
  
 
Large palace complexes contain three sections: outer quarters, inner quarters, and administrative quarters. The outer quarters were where meetings, rituals, and ceremonies were held. Three gates, including the main palace gate, must be passed through to arrive at the main throne hall where important events were held. Behind or next to the main throne hall is a smaller throne hall where the king would have his daily meetings with top officials. The inner quarters were where the royal family lived, with separate spaces for the king, queen, queen dowager, prince, princess, and concubine(s). The administrative quarters were where the royal staff and government officials lived and worked. Some of the palaces also contained shrines, gardens, and farming areas where the royals could learn about agriculture. All buildings had their own courtyard and were decorated with elaborate and colorful ''[[dancheong]]''.
 
Large palace complexes contain three sections: outer quarters, inner quarters, and administrative quarters. The outer quarters were where meetings, rituals, and ceremonies were held. Three gates, including the main palace gate, must be passed through to arrive at the main throne hall where important events were held. Behind or next to the main throne hall is a smaller throne hall where the king would have his daily meetings with top officials. The inner quarters were where the royal family lived, with separate spaces for the king, queen, queen dowager, prince, princess, and concubine(s). The administrative quarters were where the royal staff and government officials lived and worked. Some of the palaces also contained shrines, gardens, and farming areas where the royals could learn about agriculture. All buildings had their own courtyard and were decorated with elaborate and colorful ''[[dancheong]]''.
  
During the [[Japanese occupation of Korea|Japanese colonial period]], over 95 percent of palace buildings were destroyed. Due to this tremendous loss of Korea’s royal architecture, it is impossible to experience the scale of the palaces as they once were.
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Today, Changdeokgung Palace and Hwaseong Fortress, where the Hwaseong Travel Palace is located, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. However, during the [[Japanese occupation of Korea|Japanese colonial period]], over 95 percent of palace buildings were destroyed. Due to this tremendous loss of Korea’s royal architecture, it is impossible to experience the scale of the palaces as they once were.
  
 
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2017년 12월 20일 (수) 11:30 판

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In Korean, the term "palace" – gung – can refer to an official palace complex, secondary palace complex, travel palace, and residential palaces of the extended royal family. Smaller "palaces" for various royal family members were also located within the large official and secondary palace complexes.

The first palace built within Joseon’s capital, Hanyang, was Gyeongbokgung. It was called the "official" palace because it contained the "required" six palaces for the king, the queen, the queen dowager, the prince, the princess, and the king’s concubine(s). However, Gyeongbokgung was considered inauspicious and was left in ruins for 250 years after the Japanese invasions of 1592-1598. In the 1860s, Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt by Heungseon Daewongun, the father of and regent to King Gojong, as a means to symbolically reclaim royal authority. But King Gojong did not live there long. In 1897, he moved to Gyeongungung Palace, which was a former residential palace that had been briefly used as an official palace during and after the Japanese invasions, and made this the imperial palace of the Korean Empire. This palace was renamed Deoksugung and Western-style buildings were constructed alongside Korean ones.

Throughout the Joseon Dynasty, the royal family preferred the "Eastern Palace Complex” – Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung, together – because it was considered more auspicious, provided enough room for the royal family, and followed a layout that better suited the Korean aesthetic and harmonized with the environment. An example of a residential palace remaining today is Unhyeongung, where King Gojong was born. Travel palaces, located in the provincial capital fortresses, were all destroyed during the Japanese colonial period. But some, such as the one in Hwaseong Fortress, have been recently restored.

Large palace complexes contain three sections: outer quarters, inner quarters, and administrative quarters. The outer quarters were where meetings, rituals, and ceremonies were held. Three gates, including the main palace gate, must be passed through to arrive at the main throne hall where important events were held. Behind or next to the main throne hall is a smaller throne hall where the king would have his daily meetings with top officials. The inner quarters were where the royal family lived, with separate spaces for the king, queen, queen dowager, prince, princess, and concubine(s). The administrative quarters were where the royal staff and government officials lived and worked. Some of the palaces also contained shrines, gardens, and farming areas where the royals could learn about agriculture. All buildings had their own courtyard and were decorated with elaborate and colorful dancheong.

Today, Changdeokgung Palace and Hwaseong Fortress, where the Hwaseong Travel Palace is located, are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. However, during the Japanese colonial period, over 95 percent of palace buildings were destroyed. Due to this tremendous loss of Korea’s royal architecture, it is impossible to experience the scale of the palaces as they once were.

[Geunjeongjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace (K-HERITAGE)]
[The quintessential palace painting, Donggwoldo (K-HERITAGE)]

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References

  • Jackson, Ben and Robert Koehler.2012. Korean Architecture: Breathing with Nature. Seoul Selection.
  • Koehler, Robert. 2011. Joseon's Royal Heritage: 500 Years of Splendor. Seoul Selection.