Chosun Dynasty Palace

 

Fall 1999

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lakepalace No Doors No Windows No Walls No Problem
This picture is of a summer home I guess. The King and all his women could live over the cool of the lake and not get arrested for indescent exposure.
FolkMuseum Folk Musem
A Folk Musem which sucked up most the day to wonder through. It is amazing to see how different cultures have developed.
KyongbukkungGate A Gate that Leads to the Palace
This gate seperates the old and new of Korea's Ancient Capitol. The Kyongbukkung Palace grounds is where Korea was ruled for hundreds of years under the Chosun Dynasty.
KoreanDress Traditional Dress
Here are some of what you could expect to find the alfluent dressed in for the past 200 years.
Lookout Not the palace
It ain't the palace grounds but still same time period. This is a look out to search for Mongol invaders.
seoul Seoul From the Lookout
Looking over Seoul you can see the surrounding mountains on a clearer day. Clear days are rare.
SouthGate South Gate
I saw this a bunch. It is a remnant of a wall that use to surround all of Seoul.
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