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#507 Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea

About this stone

This is the grandest of Seoul's Five Royal Palaces, originally built in 1395 as the main seat of the Joseon Dynasty. Walking through its vast courtyards and ornate gates feels like stepping back into a time of kings, scholars, and royal ceremonies. The palace's name means "Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven," and it was painstakingly reconstructed after being destroyed during the Japanese occupation. Today, it stands as one of Korea's most beloved cultural landmarks, especially notable for the daily changing of the guard ceremony in front of Gwanghwamun Gate. The serene gardens and stone paths create an atmosphere of quiet majesty amid the bustling city.

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Hand-painted penguin stone #507 hidden at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea (photo 2 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #507 hidden at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea (photo 3 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #507 hidden at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea (photo 4 of 5)

Hand-painted penguin stone #507 hidden at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul, South Korea (photo 5 of 5)

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Stone Details

Stone Number #507
Type 👑 Golden
Status Active
City Seoul
Country South Korea
Placed Date 21 November 2025
Hidden by @misko_the_penguin

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