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Jul 19, 2024 · Jungjong (Korean: 중종; Hanja: 中宗; 25 April 1488 – 9 December 1544), personal name Yi Yeok (이역; 李懌), firstly titled Grand Prince Jinseong (진성대군; 晉城大君), was the 11th monarch of the Joseon dynasty of Korea.
4 days ago · Blessing Scenery Palace), also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of the royal family and the seat of government.
Jul 19, 2024 · Wonjong of Joseon or Prince Jeongwon (2 August 1580 – 2 February 1619) was a prince during the Joseon dynasty. He was a son by a concubine to the Joseon dynasty 's 14th monarch, king Seonjo, and half brother of king Gwanghaegun and father of king Injo. His birth name was Yi Bu ( 이부; 李琈 ).
Jun 28, 2024 · Joseon dynasty, the last and longest-lived imperial dynasty (1392–1910) of Korea. Founded by Gen. Yi Seong-Gye , who established the capital at Hanyang (present-day Seoul ), the kingdom was named Joseon for the state of the same name that had dominated the Korean peninsula in ancient times.
4 days ago · Another Korean historical figure, who is equally as loved as Admiral Yi, is King Sejong the Great. He was the fourth monarch of the Joseon Dynasty, reigning from 1418-1450. At that time, the country was at the peak of prosperity economically, politically, socially and culturally.
Jul 9, 2024 · Surrounded by Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine, it is home to hundreds of traditional houses called ‘hanok’ that date back to the Joseon Dynasty. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the basics of Bukchon Hanok Village and recommend some activities to make your experience even more special!
Jul 18, 2024 · The site of the Heavenly-King Palace of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom is located at No. 292, Changjiang Road, Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province. The Palace was once a prince's residence in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and later was transformed to a government office of the Jiangxi-Jiangsu (Liangjiang) governor in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
