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[Changgyeongwon Cherry Blossom in Pyongyang]
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Tourists enjoy cherry blossoms at Changgyeongwon in Pyongyang, North Korea.
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Originally built by King Sejong as a residence for his father, Taejong, North Korea's Changgyeonggung Palace was formerly known as Suganggung Palace. When it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong to be used as a residence for three dowager queens, the name was changed to Changgyeonggung. It was also called Donggung, or East Palace. During the colonial period, the Japanese renamed it Changgyeongwon, demoting it from a "gung" (palace) to a "won" (park) in an obvious attempt to diminish the authority of the Korean Royal Family. They built a zoo, botanical gardens, and the royal Yi Household Museum on the grounds. In 1983, the palace was renamed Changgyeonggung, the zoo and botanical garden were moved, but the garden built above the pond remains till date. |
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