The History of Deoksugung Palace: The Last Royal Palace of Korea1. Origins and Establishment of Deoksugung PalaceDeoksugung Palace (덕수궁), located in Jung-gu, Seoul, is one of the royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty and an important historical site in Korea. Unlike other palaces, it was not originally built as a royal residence but was later designated as a palace when King Seonjo (reigned 1567–1..