Access to Geunjeongjeon Woldae at Gyeongbokgung Restricted for Two Months
Partial Restriction of Access to Geunjeongjeon Woldae
to Protect Stone Structures During Peak Season
Access to Geunjeongjeon, the largest and most formal building in Gyeongbokgung Palace, will be partially restricted for two months.
The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Cultural Heritage Administration announced on September 2 that entry to the Woldae of Geunjeongjeon will be limited until October 31. The Woldae is a raised stone platform located in front of the building.
The Gyeongbokgung Palace Management Office stated, "With the peak season bringing in many visitors, we are concerned about potential damage to the stone railings and other stone structures of Geunjeongjeon," and requested public cooperation in preserving cultural heritage.
The corners of the Woldae and the railings around the stairs of Geunjeongjeon are adorned with various animal statues, including representations of the twelve zodiac animals. These statues were intended to protect the king's space from negative energies.
Previously, visitors were able to ascend the Woldae and view Geunjeongjeon up close, but for the next two months, viewing will be limited to the courtyard in front of Geunjeongjeon.
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To prevent damage to the stone structures, the Gyeongbokgung Palace Management Office has been restricting access to the Woldae during the busy spring and autumn seasons since last year. According to the "2023 Key Cultural Heritage Monitoring Report" published by the Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Geunjeongjeon received a "C" grade, indicating the need for careful observation, in the safety and inspection assessment.
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