Geoncheong Palace was built on the grounds of Gyeongbok Palace for King Gojong and his consort. It was here that Empress Myeongseong (also known as Queen Min) was assassinated by the Japanese in 1895.

Geoncheong Palace was built on the grounds of Gyeongbok Palace for King Gojong and his consort. It was here that Empress Myeongseong (also known as Queen Min) was assassinated by the Japanese in 1895.


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