Uireung Royal Tomb
의릉(조선왕릉)
Historic site · Seongbuk-gu
The tomb of King Gyeongjong and his second queen, Queen Seonui. Formerly the site of the old KCIA headquarters, it stays quiet and makes for a leisurely walk.
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Source: royaltombs.cha.go.kr
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