Gyeongbokgung Gyeongbokgung Palace was built by King Taejo Lee Seong-gye in 1395 as the royal palace of the new Joseon dynasty. Gyeongbokgung Palace was also called 'North Palace' because it was located in the north compared to the East Palace (Changdeok Palace) and the West Palace (Gyeonghuigung Palace). Gyeongbokgung Palace boasts the largest scale and architectural beauty among the five major..