The throne hall in Gyeongbokgung, Geunjeongjeon, means "diligence helps governance"

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King wearing red royal robe is marching with guards and maids.

 

Geunjeongjeon Hall is the Throne Hall, where the king granted audiences to his officials, presided over large official functions and met foreign envoys. Geunjeongjeon Hall is the largest and most formal hall in gyeongbokgung Palace. The two-tier edifice stands on a high platform reached by stone steps. There is a spacious courtyard in front, where important events were held and corridors enclose it.

※ Resource : Gyeongbokgung Palace office

 

Geunjeongjeon, the main throne hall of Gyeongbokgung

 

Geunjeongjeon built in 1395 is the largest and most formal hall.

 

 

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This hall, symbolizing the state and the king, has a two-tierroof and the tops of the pillars are elaborately decorated.

 

Major events, such as coronations and receiving foreign envoys, were held around Geunjeongjeon Hall. During the functions, court officials found their places according to the rank stones planted on the courtyard. The courtyard is paved with thin, wide and rectangular stones. The surfaces are finished rather roughly, so as to give a less monotonous look and prevent the sun from blinding people standing on the courtyard. In the courtyard, other important functions took place, such as parties for elderly civil servants and qualifying examinations for appointment to civil offices.

※ Resource : Gyeongbokgung Palace office

 

King′ s seat with Irworobongdo symbolized the king`s authority.

 

Two golden dragons on the ceiling show authority of the dynasty.

 

The throne hall in Gyeongbokgung, Geunjeongjeon, is surrounded by a beautiful corridor. I love this view.

 

 

How wonderful! The Throne Hall Compound seen from the eastern corridor.

 

This hall, symbolizing the state and the king, has a two-tierroof and the tops of the pillars are elaborately decorated. There are sculptures of 4 directional guardians and 12 Chinese zodiac animal signs at the corners of the foundation and on the banisters around the stairs. The hall interior is open to the second story and the floor consists of large square blocks with elaborate designs, with the throne placed in the middle of the north side. Behind the throne is a wall screen painted with the sun, moon and a five-peak mountain. A pair of sculpted dragons decorates the ceiling.

※ Resource : Gyeongbokgung Palace office

Sujeongjeon Hall, where Korean was developed by King Sejong.

 

Here Sejong went on to accomplish many scholarly achievements.

 

 How about today`s attraction? Isn`t it different from the other architecures you have known ever? I hope So!

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