Changdeokgung Palace is a royal palace in the Joseon Dynasty in Seoul. It is located in the east of Gyeongbok Palace, so the Changdeokgung Palace is also called Donggung or East Palace. Glorious Palace of Virtue The name Changdeokgung means “Glorious Palace of Virtue”. Gyeongbokgung Palace serves as the old palace in the role of a government center surrounded by ancestral temples, sacrificial altars, and government offices. However, The King prefers Changdeokgung Palace to become a residence, compared to Gyeongbokgung Palace. The Changdeokgung Palace became a government-owned asset and was opened to the public after the Joseon government ended in 1910, Until now, this complex continues to be the pride…
