Another Korean Temple (Seoul, South Korea)

This last Korean temple was in downtown Seoul. If you can identify its name, please comment or send me a message.

Korean Temple Interior (Seoul, South Korea)

Interior of a Korean temple close to Namdaemun Market.

Korean Temple (Seoul, South Korea)

This Korean temple was close to Namdaemun Market, but I couldn’t read the characters on the temple or around it to tell what it was called.

Gyeongbok Palace Courtyard (Seoul, South Korea)

Geunjeong-jeon - Gyeongbok Palace Throne Hall (Seoul, South Korea)

Geunjeong-jeon or Keunjeong-jeon is the Imperial Throne Hall of Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul. Built in 1394, it is Korea’s largest surviving wooden structure. Kings used the hall for state affairs, official functions and for receiving foreign envoys.

Namdaemun Open-air Market (Seoul, South Korea)

Namdaemun is a large, 600-year-old open-air market in Seoul, South Korea. It was named Namdaemun after the nearby “Great South Gate” and is Korea’s largest traditional market. Almost anything - textiles, food, accessories, cosmetics, etc. - can be purchased at the market. Namdaemun is open 24 hours every day except Sunday with the best discounts after midnight. Namchang-dong (Jung-gu, downtown, Hoehyon Station Line 4), Seoul. Phone 2128-7800.