Since the earliest settlements during prehistoric times, the people of Korea have developed a unique culture based on their outstanding artistic sensibility. The geographical conditions of the peninsula provided Koreans with opportunities to receive both continental and maritime cultures and ample resources, thereby forming original cultures of interest to and value for the rest of humanity, both then and now.
Gyeongju Historic Areas Gyeongju was the capital of Silla for about one millennium. At the present time, Korean arts and culture are attracting many enthusiasts around the world.
Recently, Korean Dansaekhwa monochrome paintings have become the talk of the global art world. This outcome reflects the popularity of K-pop throughout the world, including the United States, South America, and Europe, as well as Japan, China, and Southeast Asia, rather than just a feat of a specific group. As such, the artistic excellence of globally recognized Korean culture was not built overnight.
The original artistic sensibility reflected in the diverse artifacts and tomb murals of the Three Kingdoms Period became richer and more profound as Korea progressed through the periods of Unified Silla β , Goryeo β , and Joseon β Changdeokgung Palace, located in Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, is one of the five Royal Palaces of the Joseon dynasty β , and still contains the original palace structures and other remains intact.
Thereafter, it maintained its prestigious position until , when Gyeongbokgung was renovated and restored to its original status. Injeongjeon Hall in Changdeokgung Palace Injeongjeon Hall is the throne hall of Changdeokgung Palace, where important state affairs were conducted, including the coronation of a new king, an assembly of officials, and the reception of foreign envoys. Although it was built during the Joseon dynasty, Changdeokgung shows traces of the influence of the architectural tradition of Goryeo, such as its location at the foot of a mountain.
