Jungmyeongjeon Hall
About
Located near Deoksugung Palace, Jungmyeongjeon Hall is a red-brick modern Western-style building. It was built in 1899 as the imperial library of the Korean Empire. After Deoksugung Palace caught on fire in 1904, the place became the temporary residence of Emperor Gojong. It also witnessed the tragic part of history in which the infamous Eulsa Treaty (Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty), an illegal treaty forced by Japan, was signed in 1905. Its exhibition hall serves as a place for historical education.
Location
41-11, Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (04518)
Operating Hours
09:30-17:30
Rest Days
Mondays, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Admission
Free
Parking
Not available
Inquiries
+82-2-771-9952(λμκΆκ΄λ¦¬μ)
Admission Fees
Free
Available Facilities
Exhibition halls
Reservation Info. for Foreigners
Reservation required via phone For people of 30 or more to tour independently For peole of 10 or more to receive guided tour