Gyeongbokgung
First royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, founded in 1395 when the capital moved to Hanyang (Seoul). Burned in the Imjin War of 1592, it lay in ruins until an 1865-1868 rebuilding; most of it was dismantled under Japanese rule and it has been restored in stages since 1990.
Dated events and their evidence
- 1395 CE mainstream
first construction phase completed; palace named by Chŏng Tojŏn source - 1592 CE mainstream
burned down with the city's other palaces during the Imjin War source - 1865 CE mainstream
reconstruction ordered by Queen Sinjeong; the royal family moved back in 1868 source - 1910 CE mainstream
palace buildings auctioned off as Japan annexed Korea; most were later demolished source - 1990 CE mainstream
First Gyeongbokgung Restoration Plan begins (1990-2010) source
Where
37.5799° N, 126.9768° E
Sources
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