After our tour to the DMZ we headed to the nearby city of Kaesong.


And where we went for lunch for a traditional meal of Korean royal court cuisine (Joseon Wangjo Gungjung yori). Consisting of twelve dishes served in bangjja bronzeware and washed down with a shot of soju. I also opted for the optional dog soup (bottom-middle) for some extra protein. A great meal and definitely fit for a king!


At Songgyungwan, and along with eleven other sites in Kaesong is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list.


Opened in 992 AD, Songgyungwan was the highest educational institution established during the Koryo and Choson Dynasties.


Since 1987 the complex now houses the Koryo Museum.


After being destroyed by fire in 1592 during the Imchin War, it was rebuilt to a Confucian standard in 1602.


Ms. Chang with a model of the original Songgyungwan prior to its destruction by fire.


A diagram showing the relative value of slaves and cattle in units of silk. It was interesting to see women valued 20% more than men!


Souvenirs.


They also had quite a comprehensive Philatelic shop including plenty of stamps of the Eternal President.


A traffic guard coping with rush hour on the drive out of town.


A row of pastel apartment buildings as we leave Kaesong.