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Changdeokgung Palace Complete Guide: A Joseon Dynasty Palace in Harmony with Nature, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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  A peaceful view of Donhwamun, the main gate of Changdeokgung Palace. Changdeokgung Palace: The Art of Harmony Between Nature and Royal Architecture (UNESCO World Heritage Site) Dear readers, hello! Today, I would like to introduce Changdeokgung Palace , one of Korea’s most beautiful and historically significant royal palaces. Located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Changdeokgung is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that represents the aesthetics of the Joseon Dynasty and its deep harmony with nature. Together, we’ll explore its cultural treasures such as Donhwamun Gate, Injeongjeon Hall, and the Rear Garden (Huwon), while uncovering the history and meaning behind them. Many visitors are familiar with Gyeongbokgung Palace, yet some may be hearing about Changdeokgung for the first time. From Incheon International Airport, you can conveniently reach Changdeokgung in about one hour and fifteen minutes by taking bus No. 6011. Let us now begin our journey into the heart of this timeless palace. ...

Retirement Challenges in Korea: Poverty, Pensions, and the Aging Population

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A retired couple supporting each other as they live in the countryside. Introduction: Life After Retirement, a Question That Awaits Us All Every person is born, grows, works, and eventually reaches the time of retirement. Life after retirement is shaped largely by one’s accumulated assets, social systems, personal health, and lifestyle habits. Korea is one of the fastest-aging societies in the world, and the way its retirees live and cope with economic reality has become a matter of great interest even for people in other countries. Dear readers, hello! Today I would like to address a somewhat weighty subject — life after retirement. Koreans are known for working harder than almost anyone else prior to retirement, but what is life really like for them afterward? Let us begin. In this article, we will look at how Korean retirees prepare for retirement and how they actually live day to day. My intention is not to paint an overly glamorous picture, nor to offer a pessimistic depiction...