Just three years later, in 1910, Korea lost its independence when it was annexed by Japan. Deoksu Palace became Gojong’s gilded prison until his death in January 1919. For those interested ...

The Korea Heritage Service announced it will host its annual spring nighttime tours of the palace from May 8 to June 15, with visiting hours from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Every spring and autumn ...