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Joseon (Korean: 조선), officially the Great Joseon Country (Korean: 대조선국), was the last dynastic kingdom of Korea, lasting just over 500 years. It was founded by Yi Seong-gye in July 1392 and replaced by the Korean Empire in October 1897. The kingdom was founded following the aftermath of the overthrow of Goryeo in what is today the city of Kaesong. Early on, Korea was retitled and the capital was relocated to modern-day Seoul. The kingdom's northernmost borders were expanded to the natural boundaries at the rivers of Amrok and Tuman through the subjugation of the Jurchens. During its 500-year duration, Joseon encouraged the entrenchment of Confucian ideals and doctrines in Korean society. Neo-Confucianism was installed as the new state's ideology. Buddhism was accordingly discouraged, and occasionally the practitioners faced persecutions.

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Seomun Market, located in Daegu, South Korea, stands as the largest traditional street market housing over 4,000 shops. Renowned as a hub for textiles and sewing services, it plays a pivotal role in Daegu's fashion industry. Its name, 'Seomun,' translates to 'west gate,' denoting its position near the former west gate of Daegu Castle, razed in 1907. Originating from a 5-day market during the late Joseon Dynasty, it holds a historical legacy as one of the nation's oldest markets. During the waning years of the Joseon Dynasty, Seomun Market was among the three largest in the country, and its current form dates back to 1920. While parts of the market comprise open-air stalls or small structures, the majority of shops are housed within expansive buildings containing hundreds or even thousands of individual shops. Notably, Building 2, the largest structure housing the market's fabric shops, was tragically destroyed by fire in late December 2005. Plans for its reconstruction are still in progress. Additionally, the market features four other building complexes and two sizable shopping areas. Surrounding streets also host numerous indoor and outdoor food stalls offering fish and traditional dishes. Accessing the market is convenient via Cheongnaeondeok Station on Daegu Metro Line 2 and Seomun Market Station on Daegu Metro Line 3. However, on November 30, 2016, a massive fire ravaged all the stores in the market, causing widespread destruction.

Bukchon Hanok Village, known as 북촌한옥마을 in Korean, is a residential neighborhood situated in Seoul, South Korea's Jongno District. Characterized by a plethora of beautifully restored traditional Korean houses called 'hanok,' it has gained significant popularity as a tourist attraction. However, this surge in tourism has led to some tensions with the local residents. Historically, Bukchon comprised neighborhoods like Wonseo-dong, Jae-dong, Gye-dong, Gahoe-dong, and Insa-dong. During the Joseon period (Joseon Dynasty), it served as the residential area for high-ranking government officials and nobility. The name 'Bukchon' is derived from its location north of the Cheonggyecheon stream and Jongno, literally meaning 'north village.' In terms of tourism, a poll conducted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in November 2011 revealed that exploring the narrow streets of Bukchon ranked as the fourth favorite activity among nearly 2,000 foreign visitors in Seoul. Over the years, the number of visitors surged, with the village being featured in popular television programs like 2 Days & 1 Night and Personal Taste. However, concerns have been raised by locals due to the disproportionate ratio of tourists to residents. Despite this, guidelines have been set by the Seoul tourism website to maintain a peaceful coexistence, emphasizing responsible tourism practices to ensure harmony within the community.

Yeouido Park, known as 여의도공원 in Korean, is situated in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea. This park stretches from northeast to southwest across the heart of the island and offers a vast open space that's a favorite among cyclists and skateboarders. It features pathways adorned with trees and seasonal blooms. The transformation of this area into a park occurred in recent years. During the Japanese colonial period, this site hosted Seoul's inaugural airport, Yeouido Airport, constructed in April 1924. In the 1970s, as part of the Han River development initiative led by President Park Chung-hee, the area was redesigned into an asphalt strip and named May 16 Square, commemorating the 1961 coup he spearheaded. In May 1984, Pope John Paul II conducted a canonization mass in the park, honoring Saints Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang, and 101 other martyrs executed during the Joseon Dynasty. After being concealed under asphalt for 27 years, May 16 Square underwent revitalization and was officially reopened on July 5, 1999.

Jogyesa (Jogye Temple) is the chief temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The building dates back to the late 14th century and became the order's chief temple in 1936. It thus plays a leading role in the current state of Seon Buddhism in South Korea. The temple was first established in 1395, at the dawn of the Joseon Dynasty; the modern temple was founded in 1910 and initially called 'Gakhwangsa'. The name was changed to 'Taegosa' during the period of Japanese rule, and then to the present name in 1954. Jogyesa is located in Gyeonji-dong, Jongno-gu, in downtown Seoul. Natural monument No. 9, an ancient white pine tree, is located within the temple grounds. Jogyesa Temple is located in one of the most popular cultural streets in Seoul, Insa-dong, near the Gyeongbokgung Palace.

Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by members of Korea's Royal Family during the Joseon monarchy until the annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910. It is one of the 'Five Grand Palaces' built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty and designated as a Historic Site. In addition to the traditional palace buildings, there are also forested gardens, a statue of King Sejong the Great and the National Museum of Art, which holds special exhibitions. The palace is located near City Hall Station. Deoksugung, like the other 'Five Grand Palaces' in Seoul, was heavily damaged during the colonial period of Korea. Currently, only one third of the structures that were standing before the occupation remain. Deoksugung Palace is special among Korean palaces. It has a modern and a western style garden and fountain. The Changing of the Royal Guard, in front of Daehanmun (Gate), is a very popular event for many visitors. The royal guard was responsible for opening and closing the palace gate during the Joseon Dynasty. Outside of the palace is a picturesque road with a stone wall. The Deoksugung Stonewall walkway is at the heart of a popular urban myth in Seoul, as it is said that all couples who walk down this road are fated to break-up.

The National Palace Museum of Korea is a national museum of South Korea located in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul. The museum first began as the 'Korean Imperial Museum', which was established in September 1908 and was originally located in Changgyeonggung Palace. On November of the following year, the museum was opened to the public. However, in April 1938, the ruling Japanese government renamed the museum to the 'Museum of Yi dynasty'. In March 1946, after the liberation of Korea, it was renamed 'Deoksugung Museum'. In 1991, Cultural Heritage Administration instituted the museum in Seokjojeon (석조전, Stone Hall) of Deoksugung Palace, and in 2005, the museum was relocated to a modern building inside Gyeongbokgung Palace. National Palace Museum of Korea houses over 40,000 artifacts and royal treasures, from the palaces of the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean Empire, of which 14 are National Treasures of South Korea. It displays records, state rites, architecture, clothing, royal life, education, culture, paintings and music of the dynasty's ruling era. It also has among its collection the royal seal of King Gojong of Joseon, which was used for his personal letters to Russian czar and Italian emperor after 1903. It disappeared during Japanese rule and was re-covered from a US-based Korean collector in 2009. In March 2021, in conjunction with the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, the National Palace Museum opened an installation at the arrivals hall of Terminal 1 at Incheon Airport. The installation features eight pieces of media art including one transparent LED display, three media walls and four kinetic artworks. The artworks display traditional Korean themes and cultural elements.

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is the largest arts and cultural complex in Seoul, South Korea. It has an interior area of 53,202m². It is situated in the center of the capital, on Sejongno, a main road that cuts through the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty. The center took 4 years to complete, opening in 1978. It was 'built as a cultural center for Seoulites.' It currently contains one of the biggest pipe organs in Asia. After the Seoul National Hall was destroyed by fire in 1972, the City Council of Seoul commissioned the construction of a venue to continue the cultural heritage of that structure. Built in 1978, commissioned by the City of Seoul, Sejong Center was largely unsupported financially for 20 years, being under the control of the Special City of Seoul. In 1999, the center was placed under control of a foundation governed by civilians whose passion for the arts fueled its massive newfound success. This venue hosted Miss Universe 1980. The center's design was based on a fusion of Korean national symbols and the western architectural designs. The name 'Sejong' is from the 4th ruling king of the Joseon Dynasty, Sejong the Great. The Sejong Center is made up of many different halls, centers and theaters.

Gwanghwamun Plaza (Korean: 광화문광장; also known as Gwanghwamun Square) is a public open space on Sejongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. The plaza was opened on 1 August 2009 by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and is part of the City's plans for environmentally friendly renovation projects such as the Cheonggye Stream and Seoul Plaza. It is also historically significant as the location of royal administrative buildings, known as Yukjo-geori or Street of Six Ministries; and features statues of Admiral Yi Sun-sin of Joseon Dynasty and King Sejong the Great of Joseon. The goal of opening and reconstructing this plaza is to make it a historical and cultural place for the common citizen. The area of the Gwanghwamun Plaza has a long history. It has been a public space and road for centuries of Korean history. Sometime in the 20th century it was converted into a 16-lane roadway. Construction of the plaza was originally scheduled to begin in February 2008, however it was delayed because of opposition from the National Police Agency, who were concerned that the plaza could be abused as a venue for mass protests. Construction commenced on 23 April 2008, after the Government decreed it a demonstration-free zone. The plaza was opened on 1 August 2009 after a renovation period of 15 months, which downsized the 600-meter Sejongno from 16 lanes to 10 lanes of traffic, at a cost of ₩44.5 billion. From end of 2020 to August 2022, Gwanghwamun Plaza was closed and redesigned. During the renovation, the street alignment has been changed and the plaza has been expanded. It was reopened on 6 August 2022.

Sejongno (Korean: 세종로), also known as Sejong-daero, is a street that runs through Jongno-gu in downtown Seoul. It is named after King Sejong the Great of Joseon. It points north to Gwanaksan and Bukhansan (Mountains), and the Joseon Dynasty palace, Gyeongbokgung. It is also of historical significance as the location for royal administrative buildings and features statues of the Admiral Yi Sun-sin of Joseon Dynasty and King Sejong the Great of Joseon. In 2009, major sections underwent a renovation period of 15-months, which downsized the 600-meter road from 16-lane to 10-lanes of traffic. The project included sections of the road from the front of Gwanghwamun and strenches south from the three-way intersection, along the front of the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts to the Sejong-ro intersection, where the statue of the Admiral Yi Sun-sin stands. The reduction was to construct the Gwanghwamun Plaza, a public open space in the center to the road.

The house site of HwangHyung, a military official in the middle of the Joseon Dynasty. His courtesy name was Eonpyeong, while his posthumous name was Jangmu. His family clan originated in Changwon, and he passed the military service examination and the examination of military official advancement in the 11th year of the reign of Seongjong with the highest possible degree. Later, after holding a wide variety of post from the Commander of the Seventeen Garrisons of Hyesan, Chief of the Military Training Command, Magistrate of Uiju, District Magistrate of Hoeryong, and the Provincial Army Commander in Gyeongsang and Hamgyeong in succession, he became the Fifth Minister Without Portfolio. In the 5th year of the reign of Jungjong, during the 'Disturbance of the Three Ports,' he defeated the Japanese in Jepo as the Defense Commander of Left Jeolla Province. In the 7th year of the reign of Jungjong, when the Jurchens broke out in revolt, he defeated them and became the Provincial Army Commander of the Pyeongan and North Hamgyeong Provinces, and ultimately Minister of Works. Praising his contribution to the country, the King bestowed Yeonmijeong Pavilion and he stayed here in Wolgotri in his latter years. He installed Wolgotjin Fort in the housing site and used it as a government office.

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