SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Korea Bizwire) – Gyejodang Hall at Gyeongbokgung, historically utilized as the office of crown princes during the Joseon Dynasty and symbolizing the authenticity of the royal family, is set to open its doors, extending a warm welcome to visitors.
On Tuesday, the Royal Palaces and Tombs Heritage Headquarters of the Korea Cultural Heritage Administration, in collaboration with the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, jointly announced the exhibition ‘Space of the Crown Prince, Gyejodang Hall of Gyeongbokgung,’ scheduled to take place at Gyejodang Hall from November 15 to December 18.
Situated in the eastern part of Gyeongbokgung, the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, Gyejodang Hall stands as a central element of the crown prince’s palace.
Founded in 1443 by Sejong, the fourth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, Gyejodang Hall served as the office of the crown prince, who later became Munjong, the fifth ruler of the Joseon Dynasty, and as a reception space for foreign envoys.
Although demolished in 1452 per Munjong’s wishes, the hall was reconstructed in the late 1860s during the rebuilding of Gyeongbokgung.
However, in the 1910s, Gyejodang Hall faced another demolition by the Japanese colonial government, aiming to diminish the authority of the royal family.
Following its restoration in September, Gyejodang Hall has been newly adorned as a space providing insights into the life of a crown prince during the Joseon Dynasty.
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