Restored Gyeongbokgung Gyejodang Area to Open on the 20th

"Faithfully Applying Traditional Ingredients and Techniques Based on Historical Verification"

The Cultural Heritage Administration's Palace and Royal Tombs Headquarters will open the recently restored Gyejo-dang area of Gyeongbokgung Palace to the public on the 20th. It is the space of the Crown Prince located on the east side of Gyeongbokgung Palace. It was used by the Crown Prince (Munjong), who acted as regent for King Sejong. It functioned as the main hall of the Eastern Palace, where officials paid morning respects (joha) and held banquets (jinchan). It was also used as a space symbolizing the authority of the Joseon dynasty and the continuity of succession, but was dismantled during the Japanese colonial period in 1910.

The Cultural Heritage Administration has been carrying out the restoration project since 2018. The target included the main hall with five bays in the front and three bays on the side, as well as the ceremonial platform (woldae), surrounding corridors, and walls. An official explained, "We collected various verification materials in advance and underwent expert review," adding, "Traditional materials and techniques were faithfully applied, with cultural heritage restoration masters directly producing and processing wood, stone, and roof tiles."

Visitors to Gyeongbokgung Palace can view the area without prior application. In November, permanent exhibitions explaining the significance of the restoration and the history of the pavilion, as well as educational and experiential programs, will also be available.