Gyeongbok Palace

This palace is so beautiful and covers a large area yet still represents only one third of its original size

Gyeongbokgung

Our tour guide - we all learned a great deal about the history of Korea at this Palace, especially about the Josen Dynasty.  Since it's a food course - a little detail about the king's food.  He had 2 royal court ladies who fed him and one royal court lady who was a taster.  Her job was to taste his food in case someone tried to poison him.  I'm sure she hoped that he was popular!  

Gyeongbokgung

Outside the entrance of the palace