There are a number of palaces in various places inKorea that have been built over the course of several thousand years and several historical monarchies. Many have survived into the present. Some have been destroyed and have since never been rebuilt. And some, such asGyeongbokgung, have been rebuilt after being destroyed.
Although the palaces of Korea were constructed following ancient Chinese principles, the style they followed was from Chinese Song Dynasty style. With green and red color choice and same artistic choices which was adopted during Goryeo Dynasty from China.[1]
The kingdoms in Korean history built capital cities and palaces starting from 1 BC, but many of their exact forms remain unknown. The palaces ofGojoseon (2333–250 BC) cannot be traced at all. The palaces of the Three Kingdoms can be imagined, mainly from some historical records and sites. The palace ofGoguryeo wasAnhak Palace, constructed after the capital moved toPyeongyang, causing a need for a new palace. Thus, in 427 AD, Anhak palace was built. Baekje maintained palaces inSabi (modern-day Buyeo) and Gongju. Silla had its palace, known as theBanwolseong, within Gyeongju. The Palace ofBalhae was said to be Sanggyeong Palace, and was one of the largest palaces in Korean history.
The earliest evidence that shows the concrete Korean architectural style can be explored from the architecture ofGaegyeong, the capital ofGoryeo Dynasty.[1] Another palace of Goryeo wasManwoldae.
During theJoseon dynasty, there were eight palaces built, of whichGyeongbokgung,Changdeokgung,Changgyeonggung,Deoksugung, andGyeonghuigung remain.
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