1. Location and History of Seochon Hanok Village Located in the heart of Seoul, Seochon Hanok Village is deeply imbued with the history and culture of the Korean Peninsula. It is situated to the west of Seoul's royal palaces, Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, and the name 'Seochon' means 'western village'. The traditional Korean houses, or 'Hanok', dating back to the Joseon Dynasty, are still int..