Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea, is the grandest of the city’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. One fascinating fact is that the palace’s name means “Palace Greatly Blessed by Heaven,” and it was painstakingly reconstructed after being destroyed during the Japanese occupation. Today, it’s one of the most beloved cultural landmarks in Korea, especially at the daily changing of the guard ceremony in front of Gwanghwamun Gate. Somewhere within these majestic grounds, hidden among the palace’s serene gardens and stone paths, rests one of our penguin stones, a golden one this time, waiting for fellow travelers to waddle around and find it.

Last known location – 37.5818938N, 126.9758148E

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To see the location of the other penguin stones below.