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Geyongbokgung Palace was the first and largest palace of all the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. It was built in 1395. It represented the sovereignty of Joseon Dynasty. -
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Prior to the creation of Hangul, only the most elite people in Korea had the power of literacy. They spoke, read, and wrote to each other in Mandarin. In 1443 King Sejong of the Joeson Dynasty created the 28 characters of the Hangul alphabet (later reduced to 24) so that everyone in his kingdom could learn to read and write in their native language. -
Deoksugng Palace was burnt down in 1592 during the Imjin War (an invasion of Japanese people in Korea). It was re-built in 1618. It was then restored again in 1897. -
Represented the Joseon Independence Movement. -
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West Gate Prison was constructed in 1907, and opened October 21, 1908. During the Japanese colonia period ite was used to imprison and Torture Korean Liberation Activists. After the colonial period, the prison was used by the South Korean Government until it was closed in 1987. -
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The DMZ acts as a barrier along the 38th parallel between North and South Korea. It was established at the end of the Korean War. -
Golgulsa temple was created around 1,500 years ago and is the oldest grotto temple in Korea. At this temple, the martial art of Sunmudo was created. Since 1992 this temple has offered sunmudo training for those who would like to experience this martial art, and the other traditions of Korean Seon (Zen) Buddhism.