The Space Cherished by Joseon Kings | Travel Course | K-Travel Mate

UNESCO site famed for royal secret gardens—quiet forest paths and serene ponds.

국립민속Museum&국립민속Museum 어린이Museum is a museum that explores regional history and culture through exhibitions and programs.

국립현대미술관 서울관은 동시대 현대미술을 중점적으로 다루는 미술관이다. 1986년 개관한 과천관, 1998년에 개관한 덕수궁관에 이어 2013년 개관한 서울관은 조선시대 소격서, 종친부, 규장각, 사간원이 있던 자리에 위치해 있다.국립현대미술관 서울관은 전시실을 비롯하여 디지털정보실, 멀티미디어홀, 영화관 등 다양한 시설을 갖춘 복합예술문화센터로서 한국 현대 미술품 전시 및 신매체 융복합 전시를 진행한다. 다양한 예술 장르의 수용으로 풍요롭고 생산적인 현대미술 담론을 형성하고 문화발전을 생성하는 열린 미술관이다.

Royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon dynasty—a tranquil UNESCO World Heritage site.

During the late Joseon dynasty, when domestic affairs were chaotic, the country’s fate was in jeopardy amid power struggles among major powers like Japan and China. After the 1905 Eulsa Treaty in King Gojong’s 42nd year, Japan effectively took control of Korea’s sovereignty and attempted economic invasion policies. One example was seizing management rights of Namdaemun Market, and as an economic breakthrough, Gwangjang Market in Jongno was opened. This marked the birth of Korea’s first permanent market in 1905. Originally, the market was to be created by covering the space between Gwanggyo (Wide Bridge) and Janggyo (Long Bridge), and named 'Gwangjang (廣長)' meaning 'wide and long' after the bridges' names. After relocating to Baeogae-ro, the market kept the Korean pronunciation but changed the Hanja to 'Gwangjang (廣藏)', meaning 'widely gathering and preserving.' At its opening, the main traded goods were agricultural and marine products and anthracite coal, brought by horse carts from Gapyeong, Ttukseom, Icheon, Cheorwon, etc., serving a primitive market function. Today, over 100 years later, the principal traded items include silk, fabrics (hanbok), textiles (suits and dresses), women's clothing, curtain fabrics, bedding, embroidery, lacquerware with mother-of-pearl, kitchenware, imported goods, fresh fruit and vegetables, dried seafood, ceremonial items, fish, meat, and vegetables, making it a comprehensive market with significant trade volume. The busiest area in Gwangjang Market is the food alley formed at the street where the East Gate, North Gate 2, and South Gate 1 meet. This food alley attracts all ages, from students to middle-aged and elderly. It is currently designated as a global tourist route and proudly serves as a stopover for many foreign tourists traveling in Korea.