Recognized for his mystical powers since the reign of King Taejong, Ji-hwa was blind but became famous for his uncanny accuracy in predicting people’s fortunes and destinies.During King Sejong’s reign...

Min, the wife of King Taejong Yi Bang-won, beat Yi Bang-seok and Yi Bang-eon, who were leaving Yeongchumun Gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, to death on the street.On October 11, 1400, Min held a memorial...

King Taejong, who was afraid of owls that often flew into the palace, tried to get rid of owls on several occasions."Protect the palace by wearing a mask of Bangsang with four eyes" (January 15, 1411)...

Owls used to be called 'Myoduyong(猫頭應)', which means a hawk with a cat's head.It feels scary at night because the size of the pupil changes according to the light, like a cat's eyes.During the Joseon ...

Birth of Changgyeonggung (1483)In the 14th year of King Seongjong’s reign (1483), the palace was built to house the royal dowagers, including Queen Sohun, the wife of King Sejong. Located east of Gyeo...