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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Donggung and Wolji Pond are part of Gyeongju’s archaeological core. The palace area and water help explain how government, residence and ceremony were arranged in Silla’s former capital; the site connects on foot with other central remains.

Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Photo by Basile Morin Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0
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What makes it special

  • The Wolseong and Donggung area with Wolji Pond is part of the walkable central core.
  • Water and architecture offer clues to palace and ceremonial organization.
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Photo by Md Reyazul Islam Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond
Photo by Md Reyazul Islam Source: Wikimedia Commons Licence: CC BY-SA 3.0
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Profile updated: 30/09/2026