Top 10 must visit places in Seoul: In each of the next 5 issues of Signals+ we will feature two of the top 10 things to do in Seoul. Thanks to the Cytokines 2024 Local Organizing Committee member Jae Hun Shin, PhD, Yonsei University, Korea. #1 Gyeongbokgung Palace; #2 The National Museum of Korea
Gyeongbokgung Palace was the first and largest of the royal palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty. Built in 1395, Gyeongbokgung Palace was located at the heart of the newly appointed capital of Seoul (then known as Hanyang) and represented the sovereignty of the Joseon Dynasty.
Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
The National Museum of Korea is home to today’s best collection of history and culture deeply rooted within the Korean people.
Address: 04383 137, Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul