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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. |
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