Because of this, the Northern Hemisphere of the planet has summer while the Southern Hemisphere experiences winter. It seems as strange for kids in Australia to imagine a white Christmas as it is for kids in New York to think of splashing in the pool in December.
The most recent Daibutsu-den built in 1709, although impressive, is a shadow of the original structure, the width being about 30 percent shorter. Also built around the middle of the 8th century, the original Shosoin, which is an architectural treasure in itself, served as the repository for the temple treasure.
1 He reigned from 1392 to 1398. 2  Gyeongbokgung was the main palace of the capital city and the largest of the Five Grand Palaces in Seoul. 3  The name Gyeongbok means âGreatly Blessed by Heaven.â. 4  The grounds were expanded over the years during the reign of King Taejong and King Sejong the Great.hen the capital was moved, a new palace was required and built. When construction was completed, Gyeongbokgung Palace became the heart of the capital of Korea along with the head of state of the Joseon Dynasty.