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Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung () is a former royal palace in Seoul, South Korea. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Historic Site of South Korea, it is among the best preserved of all Korean palaces. It and its neighboring palace Changgyeonggung have together been called the "East Palace".
Blue House
former official residence of the president of South Korea
Jongno District
one of the districts (gu) of Seoul, Republic of Korea
Sungkyunkwan University
private university in Seoul and Suwon, South Korea
Changgyeonggung
Changgyeonggung () is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea.
Constitutional Court of Korea
highest constitutional court of South Korea
Gyeonghuigung
thumb|Restoration of Gyeonghuigung and view of its surroundings.
National Folk Museum of Korea
national museum in Seoul, South Korea
OhmyNews
OhmyNews () is a South Korean online news website. It was founded by Oh Yeon Ho on 22 February 2000. The site's motto is "Every Citizen is a Reporter", which reflects its status as the first news website in Korea to accept, edit, and publish articles from its readers in an open source-style. About 20% of the site's content is written by the 55-person staff; most articles are written by freelance contributors.
The Dong-a Ilbo
Korean newspaper
Gwanghwamun
Gwanghwamun () is the main and south gate of the palace Gyeongbokgung, in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is located at a three-way intersection at the northern end of Sejongno. As a landmark and symbol of Seoul's history as the capital of Joseon, the gate has gone through multiple periods of destruction and disrepair. The most recent large-scale restoration work on the gate was finished and it was opened to the public on August 15, 2010.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea
runs the diplomatic relations of the Republic of Korea (South Korea) with other countries
Catholic University of Korea
private university in Seoul & Bucheon, South Korea
Gwanghwamun Plaza
public open space in Downtown Seoul
Sungkyunkwan
'''Sŏnggyun'gwan''' () was the foremost educational institution in Korea during the late Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties. The Sŏnggyun'gwan during the Joseon Dynasty sits in its original location, at the south end of the Humanities and Social Sciences Campus of Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, South Korea. The Sŏnggyun'gwan during the Goryeo Dynasty, however, remains situated in Kaesong, North Korea. At the South Korean Sungkyunkwan, twice a year, in May and September, the ceremonial rite Seokjeon Daeje is performed in the Munmyo Shrine, to honour Confucius and the Confucian sages of China and Ko
Jogyesa
Jogyesa () 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 period; 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.
Tapgol Park
park in Seoul, South Korea
National Palace Museum of Korea
national museum
Jong-ro
Jongno or Jong-ro () is a trunk road and one of the oldest major east–west thoroughfares in Seoul, South Korea. Jongno connects Gwanghwamun Plaza to Dongdaemun.
Sejong-daero
thumb|Sejong-daero; with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on the left in 2006 with 16-lanes of traffic
Sejong Center
arts centre in Seoul, South Korea
Inwangsan
Inwangsan () is a mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. It is in parts of Jongno District and Seodaemun District and has a height of . The name literally means "compassionate/benevolent king" in Korean. The mountain covers an area of 1,086,696.50 m2 and has many huge granite peaks which distinguish it from other mountains in Seoul. Each rock is named after its characteristic form, such as Gichabawi (), Chimabawi (), Iseulbawi (), Mojabawi (), and Jiryeongibawi ().
Dongdaemun Market
Shopping area in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Museum of History
history museum in Seoul, South Korea
Sangmyung University
university in Seoul, South Korea
Ilmin Museum of Art
art museum in Seoul, South Korea
Embassy of the United States, Seoul
Diplomatic mission in South Korea
Bosingak
thumb|The Bosingak bell (Treasure No 2. South Korea|ROK) Bosingak () is a large bell pavilion on Jongno in Seoul, South Korea. The bell in Bosingak gives Jongno its name, which translates to "bell street". The pavilion was originally constructed in 1395 but destroyed many times by both war and fire. It was designated Bosingak by Emperor Gojong in 1895. The bell was cast in 1468.
Embassy of Japan, Seoul
embassy in Seoul, South Korea
Kyobo Life
South Korean insurance company
Apostolic Nunciature to South Korea
Diplomatic post of the Holy See
Kyobo Book Centre
book store chain and company in South Korea
Seoul National University Hospital
hospital in Seoul, South Korea
Board of Audit and Inspection
South Korean government agency for audit
Statue of King Sejong
Monument in Seoul, South Korea
Seoul Sajikdan
Sajikdan () is a Neo-Confucian altar located in Sajik-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It was built and used during the Joseon period to perform rituals related to soil and grain.
Naksan
Naksan () is a mountain in Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea. It is tall. It and Namsan are well known for their panoramic views of downtown Seoul.
Tteok Museum
museum specializing in Korean cutlery and tteok rice pastry
Seoul Education Museum
education museum of Seoul, South Korea
Bukchon Art Museum
Art museum in Seoul, South Korea
University of North Korean Studies
University in Seoul, South Korea
Monument for the 40th Anniversary of King Gojong's Enthronement
1902 commemorative pavilion in Seoul, South Korea
Art Sonje Center
art museum in Seoul, South Korea
Taipei Mission in Korea
representative mission of Taiwan in South Korea
Tibet Museum
museum in Seoul, South Korea
Gahoe Museum
History museum in Seoul, South Korea
Bumingwan
Bumingwan (; Modified Hepburn: Fuminkan) is a historic building in Seoul, South Korea. It currently serves as a building for the Seoul Metropolitan Council. It was designated a Registered Cultural Heritage in 2002.