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  The Majesty of Injeongjeon: Grand Throne Hall of Changdeokgung Palace 🏙️ Don’t Miss These Places in Korea #16. Changdeokgung Palace & Secret Garden: A Royal Sanctuary Where Nature and Philosophy Meet Welcome back to the 16th episode of our series! Today, we are diving deep into a place that many travelers find even more captivating than the famous Gyeongbokgung: Changdeokgung Palace and its legendary Secret Garden (Huwon) . While most first-time visitors flock to Gyeongbokgung, the "Main Palace," it was actually Changdeokgung where Joseon kings lived and governed for the longest period. Often called the "Most Korean of All Palaces," it offers a profound look into the harmony between architecture and the natural world. Let’s explore the stories hidden within these ancient walls. 1. A Sanctuary Beyond the Main Throne: The Birth of Changdeokgung In the Joseon Dynasty, despite having Gyeongbokgung as the primary palace, King Taejong commissioned Changdeokgung as...