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Room 1: Joseon Capital
Room 1 at Seoul History Museum examines Hanyang's establishment as the capital of the Joseon Dynasty. The exhibition traces the city's urban planning and daily life across different social classes. You'll find architectural plans, maps, scale models and terrain designs that reveal how the city was conceived and structured before construction. A straightforward look at the foundations of Seoul through its foundational period.
Hall 2: The Capital of the Korean Empire
Room 2 examines Seoul's emergence as capital of the Korean Empire from 1897, when King Gojong established the new state and renamed the capital. The display traces the complex interplay between tradition and modernity during this pivotal period, as Korea opened relations with foreign powers including Russia, Japan, France, the United States and the United Kingdom. It's a crucial chapter in understanding how Seoul transformed into an imperial capital.
- 1.Room 1: Joseon Capital
- 2.Hall 2: The Capital of the Korean Empire
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