Gyeongbokgung PalaceGyeongbokgung Palace

A South Korean palace that opened in A South Korean palace that opened in 1395.1395.

By: Stephen NealBy: Stephen Neal

What makes the palace so special?What makes the palace so special?

• This palace is a really important feature for South Korea.

• Gyeongbokgung was built for a dynasty for their monarch at the time, Taejo.

What does Gyeongbokgung mean?What does Gyeongbokgung mean?

• Gyeongbokgung means, Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven.

• Though most of the natives there just call it Gyeongbok because the “gung” part just means palace.

History About GyeongbokHistory About Gyeongbok

• This palace was heavily This palace was heavily destroyed by the Japanese destroyed by the Japanese government in the early 20th government in the early 20th century.century.

• During the regency During the regency of Daewogun in 1867, the palace of Daewogun in 1867, the palace buildings were reconstructed buildings were reconstructed and formed a massive complex and formed a massive complex with 330 buildings and 5,792 with 330 buildings and 5,792 rooms. rooms.

• As of 2009, roughly 40 percent of As of 2009, roughly 40 percent of the original number of palace the original number of palace buildings still stand or are being buildings still stand or are being reconstructed. reconstructed.

• Gwanghwamunn the main gate Gwanghwamunn the main gate is currently being restored to its is currently being restored to its original state.original state.

• However, another restoration However, another restoration project spanning 20 years is project spanning 20 years is planned by the Korean planned by the Korean government to restore government to restore Gyeongbokgung to its former Gyeongbokgung to its former status. status.

What Materials Is Gyeongbok Built What Materials Is Gyeongbok Built From?From?

• Tiles are found to be a required strength for Tiles are found to be a required strength for the palace.the palace.

• The tiles were made of ceramic. The tiles were made of ceramic. • Wood was also used in most of the building Wood was also used in most of the building

because back then woods covered most of because back then woods covered most of Seoul. Seoul.

Food, Water, and SanitationFood, Water, and Sanitation

• Agriculture was going on a lot when the Agriculture was going on a lot when the palace served its time for Taejo.palace served its time for Taejo.

• Water was supplied by a well at the palace.Water was supplied by a well at the palace.

• Sanitation back thenSanitation back thenis not such a big thingis not such a big thing

in this palacein this palace

How Did Residents Keep Heat/Cool?How Did Residents Keep Heat/Cool?

• Sajeongjeon Hall, where Sajeongjeon Hall, where the king’s main house the king’s main house is, has heated floors and is, has heated floors and it had many windows to it had many windows to keep cool.keep cool.

Would This Type Of House Work Here Would This Type Of House Work Here In Caldwell County?In Caldwell County?

• The palace has many The palace has many buildings, many would buildings, many would be able to make it here be able to make it here while others would while others would not. not.

• The heated floor The heated floor buildings were not all buildings were not all around the palace. around the palace.

• There was just a There was just a section of them.section of them.

• Also Caldwell County Also Caldwell County would have almost no would have almost no room for its residents if room for its residents if the whole palace were the whole palace were here.here.

SourcesSources

• Pictures, my sister Laura who is in South Pictures, my sister Laura who is in South KoreaKorea

• www.wikipedia.com/gyeongbokgung• http://www.royalpalace.go.kr/html/eng/main

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