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Myeongjeongjeon Hall is a jeongjeon (main hall) of the Changgyeonggung Palace where the official, royal rituals and events took place such as a king's enthronement, congratulatory ceremonies, state examinations, and royal receptions.
This hall is located west of the Sajeongjeon Hall. The hall was constructed to be symmetrical with the Manchunjeon Hall in the east and with the Sajeongjeon Hall in the center. It was reconstructed together with the Sajeongjeon Hall in the fourth year of King Gojong (1867).
Apr 30, 2014 · The main buildings such as Myeongjeongjeon, Munjeongjeon (council hall), Hwangyeongjeon (Hall), Inyangjeon (Hall), Gongsacheong, and Honghwamun (Gate) were rebuilt by King Gwanghaegun (the fifteenth king of the Joseon Dynasty).
May 14, 2024 · Myeongjeongjeon Hall is the main hall of Changgyeonggung Palace. Rebuilt in 1616, it is now the oldest remaining main hall of all the palaces in Seoul. It was originally built in 1484 during the reign of King Seongjong.
Myeongjeongjeon Hall, the oldest throne hall in Korea, is the focal point of Changgyeonggung Palace. It hosted significant royal ceremonies such as the king’s enthronement, state examinations, and celebratory events.
May 1, 2019 · This walking tour takes visitors around Changgyeonggung Palace, one of the Five Grand Palaces of the Joseon Dynasty. Although an independent palace, Changgyeonggung is connected with Changdeokgung Palace and the two palaces were utilized together.
During the reign of King Seongjong, 9th ruler of Joseon Dynasty, the palace was renovated and renamed to Changgyeonggung Palace. Compared to other palaces, Changgyeonggung Palace is simple and compact. The palace is surrounded by a forest with about 50,000 trees including Japanese apricot, zelkova, maples, cherry and peach trees.
