Gyeonghuigung Palace (경희궁)
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Sungjeongmun Gate at Gyeonghuigung
Gyeonghuigung (경희궁) is one of five grand palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty.
Construction began in 1617 during the 9th ruling year of Gwanghaegun of Joseon. At completion, it was known as Gyeongdeokgung. In 1760, it was renamed to Gyeonghuigung. It has also been known as Seogwol, meaning palace in the west.
The main purpose of Gyeonghuigung was to be a secondary royal villa for the king during daily excursions and also used during times of emergency. For over 200 years, ten kings resided at this location. Sungjeongjeon and Jajeongjeon were used by the king for meetings and lectures.
By the early 1900s, about 100 buildings made up Gyeonghuigung. During the Japanese occupation of Korea most of these buildings were either destroyed or removed to make way for schools for Japanese children.
In the 1990s, reconstruction work was started to restore the decayed royal residence to its former glory. Though many of the gates and halls have since been restored, it still looks very different from its original design and features. In 2002, the area was reopened to the public.
What To See
Geumcheongyo - Bridge crossing Geumcheon stream 
Heunghwamun Gate - The main gate
Jajeongjeon Hall - Royal council hall used by the king for meetings and lectures
Seoam Rock - Orginally known as the King's Rock
Sungjeongjeon Hall - Main hall where the king would hold meetings
Taeryeongjeon Hall - Hall which displays the protrait of King YeongjoDirections And Getting There
Take Subway Line 5 to Seodaemun Station (Exit 4).
After exiting, continue straight and make a right at the Naeil Newspaper Office. Continue for 10 mintues.
Operating Hours
Weekdays : 9:00 - 18:00
Weekends : 10:00 - 18:00
Admission Fees
Free
Map
GPS Coordinates (Longitude and Latitude) : 37.57109, 126.96851.
