Seoul is the heart of Korea, the capital city for over 600 years that has seen glory, stand resilient against the hardships of war and grew from the ashes to become a major city and economic powerhouse in Asia. It is a centre for culture and higher learning, shopping in traditional markets to chic districts and pulsating night life. |
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The phoenix is the symbol of Korea. The Presidential Palace
called the Blue House is in the background. |
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The ‘Hall of Government by Restraint’ in Geunjeongjeon Palace or
Palace of Shining Happiness . It was built in 1395,
burnt down and rebuilt in 1867. |
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‘The Brothers’ statues standing on divided earth represents the
relationship between North and South Korea. |
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| Traditional ceremonial drum displayed near the Presidential Palace. |
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War Memorial - fallen heroes in Korea’s many past wars
commemorated in the long galleries. |
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| Statues of soldiers in Military Park. |
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National Folklore Museum (in the grounds of Gyeongbok Palace)
houses relics and collections of everyday items. |
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Harubangs or stone village guardians from Cheju island.
Guardian sculptures vary in character according to their
places of origin and
are believed to protect against evil
spirits. These sculptures adorn the entrance grounds
of the National Folklore Museum. |
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| Garden and East Gate to Palace Museum. |
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Gyeonharu Pavillion in Gyeongbok Palace museum.
This
banquet hall had been the venue for entertaining
envoys and other foreign dignitaries. |