Korean palace

Palaces of Korea is an architecture of palaces built during the reign of kingdoms and dynasties in ancient Korea.[1][2] Although the palaces of Korea followed the ancient Chinese principles, Korea has maintained an independent culture for 2000 years, thus resulting in various differences. Korean people still preserved the original element in their architecture that shows no similarities to China or Japan.[2]

Gyeongbokgung, the primary palace of the Joseon Dynasty in Korea.

The kingdoms in Korean history have built capital cities and palaces started from 1 BC, but their forms were unknown. The palaces of Gojoseon (2333–250 BC) cannot be traced at all. The palaces of Three Kingdoms can be imagined, mainly from some historical records and sites. The palace of Goguryeo was the Anhak Palace. After the capital was moved to Pyeongyang, there was a need for a new palace. Thus, in 427 AD, the Anhak palace was built. Baekje maintained its palaces in Sabi (modern-day Buyeo) and Gongju. Silla had its palace, known as the Banwolseong, within Gyeongju. The Palace of Balhae was said to be Sanggyeong Palace, and was one of the largest palaces in Korean history.

The earliest evidences that show the concrete Korean architecture can be explored from the architecture of Gaegyeong, the capital of Goryeo Dynasty.[2] The palace of Goryeo was the Manwoldae.

During the Joseon dynasty, there were eight palaces built. The Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and Gyeonghuigung.

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  Model reconstruction of the Anapji Pond royal complex, a part of the Banwolseong.
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  Destroyed remnants of the Manwoldae
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  The Changdeokgung Palace of the Joseon Dynasty
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  Changgyeonggung of the Joseon Dynasty
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  Royal architecture in the Deoksu Palace of Joseon.