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Gwanghwamun is the main gate to Gyeongbukgung Palace. Although it appears old, it actually is a reconstruction from 1968. Luckily, I came across the changing of the guard by accident.









There are few restrictions for visitors during the whole process. Just don't block their movements!





















The National Palace Museum of Korea has a huge collection, and will not disappoint. It can easily take a whole day to just glance at the exhibits.







Royal ceremonies need to be precise and follow protocol.



The royal stamp of approval.



Although Koreans have their own language now, royalty also used the Chinese language in the past.







City map from yesteryear

















A more detailed palace map