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South Korea (Republic of Korea) is a republic with a presidential system, located in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula in East Asia, highly industrialized, and with a population of approximately 51.8 million. https://www.countryreports.org/country/koreasouth/population.htm. CIA reports a population of 52.81 million, but this is a 2024 estimate and does not reflect the current situation.">【1】 Its capital is Seoul, which historically served as the center of various dynasties and has bec

Gyeongbokgung Palace, constructed in 1395 by Taejo, the founder of the Joseon Dynasty, is the principal palace (Beopgung) among Seoul’s five major palaces. 【1】 The name Gyeongbokgung, meaning "palace of great blessing and prosperity for the new dynasty," served as the administrative center and royal residence of the dynasty. 【2】 During the 1592 Japanese invasion (Imjin War), the palace was completely destroyed and remained in ruins for approximately 270 years. It was reconstructed during the rei