Today I struck out for the royal tombs located near the city center and my high school (supposedly). It was my first time navigating the bus system, which is written entirely in hangeul and has no "map." However, the buses are frequent and quite pleasant when you can find the right one.
A number of kings and queens of the old Joseon dynasty are buried at Hongneung and Yureung. Many died tragic deaths, often due to the country's constant struggle for sovereignty with Japan, China, etc. It really is amazing that Korea has endured it all and become such a thriving place (well, the South at least.)
Some of my favorite stone guards watching over the tombs...
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