Have you ever heard of Gyeongungung Palace?
The original name of Deoksugung Palace was Gyeongungung. Gyeongungung is very unique because it is the first palace to contain some western-style building.
Originally, Gyeongungung was the private house of older brother of King Seongjong. It became the main palace of the Joseon after the Japanese Invasion. However, the King Gwanghaegun later moved to Changdeokgung. Gyeongungung was empty until King Gojong moved back.
There were Jeonggwanheon and Jagyeokru.
We can think Jeonggwanheon was Gojong's starbucks. Gojong really liked to eat coffee here. I like it because it has both Korean and Western architectural designs.
Jagyeokru is the first water clock invented by Jang Yeongsil and olny he could fix it. It is designated as No. 299 national treasurre.
Gyeongungung palace is smaller than other 4palaces, but I think it's special. I want you to go to the Gyeongungung palace!