PALACE
PALACE
Deoksugung Palace,
Where Korea Met the Modern World
Deoksugung Palace,
Where Korea Met the Modern World
Walk through a palace where Joseon, the Korean Empire,
and modern Seoul meet.
Discover King Gojong’s story and a nation facing a changing world.
Walk through a palace where Joseon,
the Korean Empire, and modern Seoul meet.
Discover King Gojong’s story and a nation facing a changing world.
PALACE TOUR
Walk through one palace, experience two different worlds
Walk through one palace, experience two different worlds
Traditional palace halls stand beside Western-style architecture at Deoksugung. Follow Korea’s transition from the late Joseon Dynasty to the Korean Empire.
Traditional palace halls stand beside Western-style architecture at Deoksugung. Follow Korea’s transition from the late Joseon Dynasty to the Korean Empire.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Stories you’ll discover on this tour
Stories you’ll discover on this tour
Deoksugung is more than a beautiful palace.
Its buildings tell the story of Korea entering the modern world.
Deoksugung is more than a beautiful palace.
Its buildings tell the story of Korea entering the modern world.
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01
From a royal palace to an imperial palace
From a royal palace to an imperial palace
See how Gojong transformed the palace as Korea declared itself an independent empire.
See how Gojong transformed the palace
as Korea declared itself an independent empire.
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02
Emperor Gojong and a changing world
Emperor Gojong and a changing world
Discover how Korea faced diplomacy, reform, and growing pressure from foreign powers.
Discover how Korea faced diplomacy, reform,
and growing pressure from foreign powers.
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03
Tradition and modernity side by side
Tradition and modernity side by side
Compare traditional palace architecture with buildings that reflect Korea’s modern ambitions.
Compare traditional palace architecture with buildings that reflect Korea’s modern ambitions.
RECOMMENDED FOR
RECOMMENDED FOR
This tour is recommended for
This tour is recommended for
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First-time visitors to Korea’s modern history
First-time visitors to Korea’s modern history
A clear introduction to the period when Joseon became the Korean Empire.
A clear introduction to the period
when Joseon became the Korean Empire.
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02
Travelers curious about Emperor Gojong
Travelers curious about Emperor Gojong
Discover the choices and challenges he faced as Korea entered a new era.
Discover the choices and challenges
he faced as Korea entered a new era.
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03
Travelers who enjoy history through architecture
Travelers who enjoy history
through architecture
See how traditional halls and Western-style buildings tell different parts of
Korea’s story.
See how traditional halls and Western-style buildings tell different parts of Korea’s story.
TOUR INFORMATION
Duration
Age
Minimum Group Size
Location
Approx. 90 minutes
Approx. 90 minutes
12 years and older
12 +
4 participants
4 + participants
Deoksugung Palace
Deoksugung Palace
BOOKING
BOOKING
Discover Korea’s journey into the modern world at Deoksugung Palace
Discover Korea’s modern story
at Deoksugung Palace
Check available dates and book your tour.
Check available dates and book your tour.
PRIVATE TOUR
PRIVATE TOUR
Plan Your Tour, Your Way
Plan Your Tour, Your Way
For families, small groups, companies, or anyone who needs a different schedule or group size,
we can arrange a private tour tailored to your needs.
For families, small groups, companies, or anyone
who needs a different schedule or group size,
we can arrange a private tour tailored to your needs.
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