Changgyeonggung's Myeongjeongjeon, Symbolizing Royal Authority, to Open for Interior Viewing

Viewing available every Thursday to Sunday until November 3rd

Myungjeongjeon Hall at Changgyeonggung Palace opens its doors to visitors. The Cultural Heritage Administration's Palace and Royal Tombs Division announced on the 4th that from the 26th until November 3rd, guided tours inside the hall will be conducted every Thursday through Sunday.

Myungjeongjeon is the main hall of Changgyeonggung Palace, serving as the Jeongjeon (main hall). It is considered a building symbolizing royal authority, where important and official state ceremonies such as the king’s enthronement, officials’ tributes, and receptions of foreign envoys were held.

Myungjeongjeon is the oldest surviving Jeongjeon from the Joseon Dynasty. It was first constructed in 1484 during the reign of King Seongjong (r. 1469?1494). It was rebuilt in 1616 after being burned down during the Imjin War.

The building is modest in size, with five bays at the front and three bays on the side, consisting of a single story. However, it is highly regarded for exemplifying early Joseon palace architectural style. It also retains the oldest surviving dancheong (traditional multicolored paintwork) among Joseon palace buildings.

Interior tours are held twice daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visitors can listen to the guide’s explanations while viewing features such as the floor decorated with jeondol (brick tiles), the king’s throne (Eojwa, 御座), and the folding screen depicting the Sun, Moon, and Five Peaks (Ilwol Oakdo, 日月五嶽圖), which symbolizes royal authority.

Participation is open to those aged seven and older, with a maximum of sixteen people per session. Reservations can be made starting at 2 p.m. on the 6th through the Changgyeonggung Management Office website.

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