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Jagyeongjeon (자경전; 慈慶殿), also called Jagyeongjeon Hall, is a building used as the main residing quarters by Queen Sinjeong (신정왕후; 神貞王后), the mother of King Heonjong. First constructed in 1865, it was burned down twice by a fire but was reconstructed in 1888.
Jan 28, 2022 · Geunjeongjeon is the main hall of the Gyeongbokgung Palace. It looks like a two-storied building, but a single story. The king conducted the state affairs, held official meetings, received the foreign envoys, performed the ceremony of accession to the throne (coronation), and held the royal wedding ceremony.
Jagyeongjeon Hall was the living quarters where Queen Dowager Jo, the mother of King Heonjong (r.1834-1849), 24th King of the Joseon period lived. It was built for her by Regent Lee Ha-eung (the Daewongun), father of King Gojong, the 26th King (r.1863-1907) of the Joseon period.
Mar 1, 2022 · Gyotaejeon Hall for a Queen. Gyotaejeon (교태전) was used as the queen’s residence. As the highest female authority at Gyeongbokgung palace, the queen played a critical role in teaching proper Confucian conduct for all women at the palace. In some cases, she was directly involved in politics as one of the king’s aides.
Aug 16, 2023 · Jagyeongjeon Hall was built in 1867 for Queen Sinjeong during the renovation of Gyeongbokgung. King Gojong who reigned from 1863 to 1907 bestowed the palace building to the queen, his adoptive mother, as a special gift to thank her for the role she played in his enthronement.
Jun 28, 2024 · This paper investigated the major history and reality of iconological composition for Jagyeongjeon Hall's flowered wall in Gyeongbokgung Palace, which was controversial in terms of preservation and management of cultural heritage.
Dec 14, 2013 · Historically, Gyeongbokgung was the main palace and home of the Joseon Dynasty’s royal family. Built in 1395, it has a long history of both successes and devastations.
