Unhyeongung Palace (운현궁)
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Noandang Hall
Know Before You Go
This palace is not included with the Integrated Ticket Of Palaces.
Unhyeongung (운현궁), or Unhyeongung Royal Residence, is a royal residence located in the business district of Seoul where Gojong lived before he was emperor. The residence was owned by Heungseon Daewongun, the father of Gojong, who lived here for most of his life.
Ordered by Queen Mother Jo, the residence was renovated into a grand complex with four gates.
Norakdang Hall and Noandang Hall were built in 1864, during the first year of Gojong's rule. Irodang Hall, a residence for women, was built five years later in 1869.
Following the death of Heungseon Daewongun, the residence was inherited by his eldest son Yi Jaemyeon and after his grandson Yi Junyong. After the Korean War, most of the residence was sold reducing its size considerably.
Main gate
Stone drum
What To See
Irodang Hall - Residence for women
Noandang Hall - Men's residence hall
Norakdang Hall - Location of many important ceremonies
Sujiksa - House for stewards, guards, and maintenanceDirections And Getting There
Option 1
Take Subway Line 3 to Anguk Station (Exit 4).
Option 2
Take Subway Line 5 to Jongno-3-ga Station (Exit 4).
Operating Hours
November - March : 9:00 - 18:00
April - October : 9:00 - 19:00
Ticket office closes 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays after national holidays.
Admission Fees
Adult (25-64) : 700 won
Young Adult (13-24) : 300 won
Senior (65+) : Free
Child (12 and Under): Free
Map
GPS Coordinates (Longitude and Latitude) : 37.576181, 126.987241.
