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Gyeongbokgung Korean palace grounds are the largest in Seoul and were first constructed in 1395 during the early reign of the Joseon Dynasty. The palace was destroyed by fire during the Japanese invasion and later restored. Gyeongbok means “Greatly Blessed by Heaven.”
Gyeonghoeru is one of the largest elevated pavilions in Korea by floor area and where the King would entertain foreign guests. The man made pond that surrounds the pavilion was used by royalty for boating in the summer.
The location of the pond at Gyeongbokgung palace offering a view of Bugaksan Mountain, one of Seoul's hiking destinations and a site of heavy security due to its proximity to the presidential Blue House.
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The war technically has not ended. The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed in July 1953 to impose a ceasefire and allow the exchange of prisoners. Many still hope for peace. This wall is in Imjingak, 7km from the Military Demarcation Line.
The "Bridge of No Return" between North and South Korea once used for prisoner exchange after the Korean War. During this time, prisoners were given the choice of either staying on one side or crossing the bridge and not ever returning. The last prisoner exchange took place in 1968.
Main North Korean building from the South Korean side with UN Command in the blue buildings. A single North Korean officer stands at the top of the stairs. It was very quiet. This is where it felt most intense.
Inside the UN Military Armistice Commission (MAC) conference room, where one of the UN Joint Security Officers stands exactly on the division line between North and South Korea. In this room only, free movement is allowed. From where I am standing to take the photo, I am technically in North Korea.
The bright colors of Korean traditional dress.
Haemul Pa-Jeon (Haemul: seafood, Pa: green onion, Jeon: Korean style pancake).
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