Gyeongbokgung (경복궁), also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace was the main royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea. The largest of the Five Grand Palaces built by the Joseon Dynasty, Gyeongbokgung served as the home of Kings of the Joseon Dynasty, the Kings' household as well as the government of Joseon.
Gyeongbokgung continued to serve as the main palace of the Joseon Dynasty until the premises were destroyed by fire during the Imjin War and abandoned for almost three centuries. However, all of the palace's 7,700 rooms were later restored under the leadership of Prince Regent Heungseon during the reign of King Gojong. Some 500 buildings were restored on a site of over 40 hectares.
In the early 20th century, much of the palace was systematically destroyed by Imperial Japan. Since then, the walled palace complex is gradually being restored to its original form. As of 2009, roughly 50% of the original number of palace buildings still stand or have been reconstructed. It also houses the National Palace Museum of Korea and the National Folk Museum within the premises of the complex.
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