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  Deoksugung - Galbijim
Deoksugung, sometimes called Deoksu Palace in English, is a walled compound of buildings that was inhabited by various Korean royalty until the Japanese occupation which began around the turn of the 20th century.
The buildings are of varying construction, including some of natural sugi, painted wood, or stucco, and all were built or reconstructed after the fire of 1904, which left the palace at approximately half its peak size.
Deoksugung was originally the residence of Prince Wolsan, the older brother of King Seongjong.
wiki.galbijim.com /Deoksugung   (1076 words)

  
 Deoksugung, Seoul
Deoksugung was originally the home of the king's brother.
But Deoksugung came to be used as a temporary palace after all other palaces had been burnt down during the 1592 Japanese invasion.
Deoksugung is also home to the remains of the world's oldest and largest water clock.
homepages.ihug.co.nz /~trevora/holiday2004/Deoksugung.html   (168 words)

  
 Deoksugung - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Deoksugung (Deoksu Palace) is a walled compound of palaces that was inhabited by various Korean royalty until the Japanese occupation near the turn of the 20th century.
This residence became a royal 'palace' during the Seven-Year War after all of the other palaces were burned in 1592 during the Japanese invasions of the Seven-Year War.
The palace was then renamed Deoksugung, wishing for the longevity of Emperor Gojong.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Deoksugung   (264 words)

  
 KNTO Destination Guide - Deoksugung Palace Cultural Street   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The length of the road from Deoksugung Palace, past Jeongdong Cinema and Jeongdong Art Hall to Gyeonghui Palace is almost 900m, and is the most popular street for pedestrians.
Deoksugung Palace is particularly famous as the home of the misfortunate King Gojong.
At present, the eastern part of the stone building is used for the exhibition of palace vestiges while the western part is used as a modern art museum.
www.visitkorea.or.kr /eng/info_db/dest/sight_detail.jsp?seqno=3736   (444 words)

  
 Deoksugung 德壽宮 Photo Gallery by Tim Chong at pbase.com
Deoksugung Palace was originally built as a residence for Prince Wolsandaegun, the elder brother of King Seongjong.
This palace was known as Deoksugung since 1907.
Deoksugung's Seokjojoen was constructed in 1909 and has been used as a part of the Royal Museum since 1992.
www.pbase.com /oeyvind/dsg   (117 words)

  
 Deoksugung (Palace)- Seoul, South Korea - VirtualTourist.com
Deoksugung is more compact than the other palaces and takes less time to walk around.
The least impressive features of Deoksugung are the two modern museums in the back of the palace which really take away from its ambience.
Deoksugung Palace was the only one of Seoul's palaces that was not burned down during the Japanese invasion of 1592.
www.virtualtourist.com /travel/Asia/South_Korea/Soul_tukpyolsi/Seoul-1058426/Things_To_Do-Seoul-Deoksugung_Palace-BR-1.html   (839 words)

  
 Asiana Airlines - Travel Planner : Travel Guide - GoCity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Located at the corner of the busiest intersection of downtown Seoul, Deoksugung Palace is, among other things, a palace famous for its elegant stone-wall road.
Deoksugung Palace originally belonged to Wolsandaegun (1454~1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469~1494) of the Joseon Dynasty.
Enter Deoksugung Palace and Daehanmun, and Geumcheon appears, with the Geumcheon bridge, wide enough for the king’s carriage to pass.
us.flyasiana.com /Travelplanner/travelplanner_destination_deoksugung_palace.asp   (431 words)

  
 Worldworx Travel - Features - South Korea - Information - Seoul
Located right in the heart of modern downtown Seoul, Deoksugung is an old palace boxed in by the high rise of a modern city.
Upon walking through the impressive entrance gate, the noise of the city diffuses somewhat and one can enjoy a peaceful stroll through what is essentially one of Seoul’s finest palaces.
Though perhaps not as grand as Geongbogung, Deoksugung still houses a large throne hall and numerous other royal living quarters as well as the royal museum.
www.worldworx.tv /s-korea/dc/information/seoul.htm   (967 words)

  
 http://www.deoksugung.com_º¸µµÀÚ·á   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Great artworks from the history of modernism from abroad will be exhibited alongside representative works from Korea¡¯s modern art world in a Seoul exhibition beginning Saturday.
The Deoksugung Museum, a branch of the National Museum of Contemporary Art in central Seoul, will hold an exhibition titled ``Encounters with Modernism : From Picasso to Paik Nam-june¡¯¡¯ through August 15.
The show will present various aspects of 20th century modernism through a selection of 71 works from the collection of the Stedeljik Museum Amsterdam and 42 works belonging to the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea.
www.deoksugung.com /bbs/view.php?id=news&no=24   (316 words)

  
 Deoksugung Palace, Seoul - photos of sightseeing in Seoul on Worldisround   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Deoksugung Palace, Seoul - photos of sightseeing in Seoul on Worldisround
Sightseeing in Seoul - travel photos - We visited the palace on my first weekend in Seoul (and at the time thought it was cold -...
There are two museums on the grounds, both built in a modern style - complete with columns - that looks quite odd alongside the old asian halls.
www.worldisround.com /articles/8217/index.html   (260 words)

  
 Google Earth Community: Deoksugung Palace, Seoul
The main houses of the former Deoksugung Palace were Prince Wolsandaegun's residence who was King Seongjong's elder brother.
About a century later, when King Seonjo returned to Seoul in 1593 after fleeing the Japanese invasion of 1592, he established a temporary residence here.
In 1907, King Gojong was forced to abdicate his throne, although he continued to live at the palace until he passed away in 1919.
bbs.keyhole.com /ubb/showthreaded.php/Number/97940   (240 words)

  
 Korea 2003
Sookhee at the bronze stature of King Sejong at Deoksugung Palace
Vladimir at a gate to Junghwajeon at Deoksugung Palace (1)
Vladimir at a gate to Junghwajeon at Deoksugung Palace (2)
userpages.umbc.edu /~vladimir/pics/korea03/Page2.html   (158 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Deoksugung: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
three is the Between the Palaces Walk (p93) followed by Deoksugung (p85), a palace with museums and art galleries inside and...
Gojong moved out of the Russian legation to Gveong-un-gung (today's Deoksugung) palace in February 1897, and changed his reign name to...
2-ga, Jung-gu, which is just across the street (south) of Deoksugung Palace.
www.amazon.com /s?ie=UTF8&keywords=Deoksugung&tag=httpexplaguid-20&index=books&link_code=qs&page=1   (310 words)

  
 Korean Architecture: Deoksu (Toksu) palace, Seoul
Click on an arrow for a view from that location
Deoksugung Palace witnessed the final years of the Joseon dynasty in the early twentieth century.
In 1896 King Kojong took up residence in the Russian Legation, seeking safety from various enemies.
www.orientalarchitecture.com /seoul/DEOKSUGUNG.htm   (162 words)

  
 Deoksugung Palace, Seoul - Changing of the guard - Worldisround photo
Deoksugung Palace, Seoul - Changing of the guard - Worldisround photo
Sightseeing in Seoul picture - You can only see this at Deoksugung Palace in Seoul from March through to December - and it's well worth the effort to visit during this time!
You can only see this at Deoksugung Palace in Seoul from March through to December - and it's well worth the effort to visit during this time!
www.worldisround.com /articles/8217/photo3.html   (89 words)

  
 Google Earth Hacks - File Downloads - Sightseeing: Historical Placemarks - Deoksugung Palace
File Downloads : Sightseeing: Historical Placemarks : Deoksugung Palace
Description: The main houses of the former Deoksugung Palace were Prince Wolsandaegun's residence who was King Seongjong's elder brother.
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www.googleearthhacks.com /dlfile12092/Deoksugung-Palace.htm   (135 words)

  
 SkyTeam - Events Guide: Deoksugung Palace (Deoksugung Palace, Seoul, South Korea)
SkyTeam - Events Guide: Deoksugung Palace (Deoksugung Palace, Seoul, South Korea)
Deoksugung Palace originally belonged to Wolsandaegun (1454-1488), the older brother of King Seongjong (1469-1494) of the Joseon Dynasty.
It became a proper palace when Gwanghaegun (1575-1641) ascended the throne and gave it the name Gyeongwungung in 1611.
events.skyteam.com /sisp/index.htm?fx=event&event_id=97714   (297 words)

  
 Yew Teck's Site - Deoksugung
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