Tag Archives: Gyeongbok Palace
South Korea Highlights Posted by sasha on May 27, 2015
It’s been a lot of fun posting travel articles and videos to the Korean blog over the past few months, but until I make it back to the land of kimchi and soju, I’m afraid I’m fresh out of new content. While many travelers to this side of the world tend to pass over South…
The Five Grand Palaces of Seoul Posted by sasha on Feb 24, 2015
The last kingdom in Korea was the Joseon Dynasty (조선왕조), which lasted from 1392 all the way until 1910. Over the reign of Joseon, Seoul became the capital city and center of state affairs. Throughout the years, the kings had many grand palaces built here – five of them are currently open to the public. For…
Our YouTube Winner: Rafiqahsari (Gyeongbok Palace) Posted by Transparent Language on May 25, 2010
First off, we’d like to thank all of you who submitted videos regarding exotic Korean customs. We really enjoyed reading all of your insightful comments on our Facebook page. The cultural practices you all mentioned — from the Korean BBQ to eccentric bridal piggybacks — were very enlightening. Without further adieu, our video winner is…