[Part 1] The Forgotten Palace: Why Seoul’s Crown Jewel Lay in Ashes for 270 Years(Gyeongbokgung)
- Most international travelers visiting Seoul head straight to Gyeongbokgung Palace first.
- Dressed in vibrant traditional Hanbok, people take photos against the grand royal backdrop, assuming it has stood peacefully for centuries.
- The actual history behind these walls, however, is filled