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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Maehyang-dong, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea ☎ +82 31-290-3600 Last Updated: 08/05/2024 |
| Hwaseong Fortress or Suwon Hwaseong is a fortification surrounding the centre of Suwon, the provincial capital of Gyeonggi-do, in South Korea. It was built from 1794 to 1796 by King Jeongjo of the Joseon dynasty to house and honour the remains of his father, Prince Sado. | |
| Sado had been executed by being locked alive inside a rice chest by his own father King Yeongjo after failing to obey a command to commit suicide. | |
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Suwon Place » City Suwon is a city located in the Gyeonggi Province of South Korea, just south of Seou. The city is situated approximately 30 kilometers south of Seoul, making it part of the Seoul Capital Area. The city is conveniently connected to Seoul by public transportation, including subway and bus systems. It had a population of 1,241,000 in 2018. 53 views 💖 1South Korea |