The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named "Suganggung", but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its current name. Many structures were destroyed during Japan's multiple late 15th to 16th (1592) century attempts to conquer Korea and invade China. It was rebuilt by successive Joseon Kings but was once again largely destroyed by the Japanese in the early 20th century. This time, it was torn down methodically to make room for a modern park, a showplace for the empire, akin to Tokyo's Ueno Park.
During the Japanese colonial period, the Japanese built a zoo, botanical garden, and museum on the site. It was called "Changgyeongwon park", the "won" standing for the Korean word 'zoo'. After independence in 1945 and the turmoil and destruction of the 1950-53 Korean War, the zoo was restocked through donations of wealthy Koreans as well as gifts from foreign zoos.[1] In 1983, the zoo and botanical garden were relocated to present-day Seoul Grand Park.
Honghwamun is the palace's main gate faces eastward like the central part of the palace. First built in 1484, it burned down during the Japanese invasion of 1592 and was rebuilt in 1616. A ball pavilion (skipjack) was built on either side of this two-tiered wooden gate. As you pass through the gate, Okcheongjo Bridge comes into view. Between the arches under the bridge's parapet are carved goblins (dokkaebi) that are intended to ward off evil spirits. Okcheongjo Bridge was built approximately 500 years ago and serves as a symbolic entry to the courtyard. Honghwamun is designated as National Treasure 384.
Okcheongyo (옥천교; 玉川橋)
The Okcheongyo Bridge was built in 1483. It is 9.9 meters long by 6.6 meters wide and supported by twin arches. Between the arches under the bridge's parapet are carved goblins (dokkaebi) that are intended to ward off evil spirits. Okcheongjo Bridge serves as a symbolic entry to the courtyard. Okcheongyo Bridge is designated as National Treasure 386.
Myeongjeongjeon (명정전; 明政殿)
Myeongjeongjeon is the palace's main hall, where state affairs such as meetings with officials and royal banquets were held. First built in 1484, it was burned down during the Japanese invasion of 1592. Rebuilt in 1616, it is the oldest main hall of all the palaces in Seoul. It is smaller than the two-story main halls of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung because it was originally built as living quarters, especially for dowager queens, rather than as a throne hall. Although it is a simple, one-story structure, Myeongjeongjeon was built on an elevated stone yard that imbued it with the dignity of the main hall. Running through the courtyard in front is a three-level walkway whose centre path was for the king's use only. Surrounding the entire area is a wall-like structure of single-room units which were used by the royal guards or for royal funerals. Myeongjeongjeon is designated as National Treasure 226.
Munjeongjeon (문정전; 文政殿)
Munjeongjeon is a council hall where the king dealt with routine state affairs. Unlike the throne hall, which faces east, this building faces south. Such a palace layout with a secondary structure facing a different direction than a throne hall is highly unusual in Korea. Munjeongjeon was also used to enshrine royal tablets after funerals. It was dismantled during the Japanese occupation. Munjeongjeon as it stands today was restored in 1986 along with Munjeongjeon Gate and the eastern part of the roofed corridor. According to the nineteenth-century "Painting of the Eastern Palace", Munjeongjeon was partitioned from Sungmundang and Myeongjeongjeon by a wall, and had a small annexe; the courtyard was surrounded by a wall-like corridor. This part has not yet been restored.
On May 13, 1762, that courtyard in front of Munjeongjeon witnessed the most tragic incident of the century. It had been reported to King Yeongjo that Crown Prince Sado was mentally ill and behaving erratically. Furious with the Prince, his father ordered him to be sealed alive in a large rice chest, where he died eight days later at the age of 27. King Yeongjo later became remorseful and gave his son the posthumous title 'Sado' ("thinking in sorrow"). It is often believed that Crown Prince Sado was a victim of a conspiracy by his political adversaries, but this is refuted in the Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong, which was written by Prince Sado's wife Lady Hyegyeong.
Sungmundang (숭문당; 崇文堂)
At Sungmundang Hall, the king threw banquets to discuss state affairs and classical literature. It is believed to have been built under King Gwanghaegun when Changgyeonggung was first rebuilt. Burned down in 1830, it was rebuilt in autumn of the same year. Its foundation was designed to elevate the hall on the sloped ground; the base stones for the front columns were made high, while those in the rear were made low. The name of the building "Sungmundang" written by King Yeongjo still hangs at the entrance.
Haminjeong (함인정; 涵仁亭)
First built in 1633 on the former site of Inyangjeon Hall, Haminjeong was destroyed by fire in 1830 and rebuilt in 1833. The king used this pavilion to receive officials and hold banquets. Haminjeong today is open on all four sides, but as depicted in "Painting of the Eastern Palace", it had walls on three sides.
Gyeongchunjeon (경춘전; 景春殿)
Built in 1483, destroyed in 1592, rebuilt in 1616, burnt down in 1830 and again rebuilt in 1834. King Jeongjo and King Heonjong were born here.
Hwangyeongjeon (환경전; 歡慶殿)
First built in 1484 during the reign of King Seongjong, destroyed in 1592, rebuilt in 1616, burnt down in 1830 and again rebuilt in 1834.
Tongmyeongjeon (통명전; 通明殿)
Originally named "Sunyeongjeon", it was first built in 1484, rebuilt most recently in 1834; main building in the Yeonjo area where kings and their families lived.
Chundangji (춘당지; 春塘池)
Constructed in 1909 during the reign of Emperor Sunjong, with 366-square-meter island and bridge added in 1984. The smaller pond is 1,107 square meters and the larger one is 6,483 square meters.
Daeonsil (대온실; 大溫室)
Built in 1909, it was the first greenhouse built in Korean peninsula. Designed by horticulturalist and agriculturalist Hayato Fukuba [ja].
Gallery
Changgyeong Palace in 1930 (during the period of Japanese rule)
Myeongjeongmun Gate, the entrance to the main hall of the palace
Myeongjeongjeon, the main hall of the palace
A side view of the palace's backyard with Munjeongjeon in the background
changgyeonggung, changgyeong, palace, palace, located, seoul, south, korea, korean, namehangul창경궁hanja昌慶宮revised, romanizationmccune, reischauerch, anggyŏnggunggeneral, informationtown, cityjongno, district, seoulcountrysouth, koreacoordinates37, 57843, 99598,. Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul South Korea ChanggyeonggungKorean nameHangul창경궁Hanja昌慶宮Revised RomanizationChanggyeonggungMcCune ReischauerCh anggyŏnggungChanggyeonggungGeneral informationTown or cityJongno District SeoulCountrySouth KoreaCoordinates37 34 42 N 126 59 46 E 37 57843 N 126 99598 E 37 57843 126 99598Websiteenglish wbr cha wbr go wbr kr wbr html wbr HtmlPage wbr do pg 2Froyal 2FRoyalPalaces wbr 3 wbr jsp amp mn EN wbr 02 wbr 03 wbr 04The palace was built in the mid 15th century by King Sejong for his father Taejong It was originally named Suganggung but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong at which time it received its current name Many structures were destroyed during Japan s multiple late 15th to 16th 1592 century attempts to conquer Korea and invade China It was rebuilt by successive Joseon Kings but was once again largely destroyed by the Japanese in the early 20th century This time it was torn down methodically to make room for a modern park a showplace for the empire akin to Tokyo s Ueno Park During the Japanese colonial period the Japanese built a zoo botanical garden and museum on the site It was called Changgyeongwon park the won standing for the Korean word zoo After independence in 1945 and the turmoil and destruction of the 1950 53 Korean War the zoo was restocked through donations of wealthy Koreans as well as gifts from foreign zoos 1 In 1983 the zoo and botanical garden were relocated to present day Seoul Grand Park Contents 1 Composition and buildings 2 Gallery 3 See also 4 References 5 Bibliography 6 External linksComposition and buildings EditThis article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Changgyeonggung news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2012 Learn how and when to remove this template message Today its main points of interest are as follows Honghwamun 홍화문 弘化門 Honghwamun is the palace s main gate faces eastward like the central part of the palace First built in 1484 it burned down during the Japanese invasion of 1592 and was rebuilt in 1616 A ball pavilion skipjack was built on either side of this two tiered wooden gate As you pass through the gate Okcheongjo Bridge comes into view Between the arches under the bridge s parapet are carved goblins dokkaebi that are intended to ward off evil spirits Okcheongjo Bridge was built approximately 500 years ago and serves as a symbolic entry to the courtyard Honghwamun is designated as National Treasure 384 Okcheongyo 옥천교 玉川橋 The Okcheongyo Bridge was built in 1483 It is 9 9 meters long by 6 6 meters wide and supported by twin arches Between the arches under the bridge s parapet are carved goblins dokkaebi that are intended to ward off evil spirits Okcheongjo Bridge serves as a symbolic entry to the courtyard Okcheongyo Bridge is designated as National Treasure 386 Myeongjeongjeon 명정전 明政殿 Myeongjeongjeon is the palace s main hall where state affairs such as meetings with officials and royal banquets were held First built in 1484 it was burned down during the Japanese invasion of 1592 Rebuilt in 1616 it is the oldest main hall of all the palaces in Seoul It is smaller than the two story main halls of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung because it was originally built as living quarters especially for dowager queens rather than as a throne hall Although it is a simple one story structure Myeongjeongjeon was built on an elevated stone yard that imbued it with the dignity of the main hall Running through the courtyard in front is a three level walkway whose centre path was for the king s use only Surrounding the entire area is a wall like structure of single room units which were used by the royal guards or for royal funerals Myeongjeongjeon is designated as National Treasure 226 Munjeongjeon 문정전 文政殿 Munjeongjeon is a council hall where the king dealt with routine state affairs Unlike the throne hall which faces east this building faces south Such a palace layout with a secondary structure facing a different direction than a throne hall is highly unusual in Korea Munjeongjeon was also used to enshrine royal tablets after funerals It was dismantled during the Japanese occupation Munjeongjeon as it stands today was restored in 1986 along with Munjeongjeon Gate and the eastern part of the roofed corridor According to the nineteenth century Painting of the Eastern Palace Munjeongjeon was partitioned from Sungmundang and Myeongjeongjeon by a wall and had a small annexe the courtyard was surrounded by a wall like corridor This part has not yet been restored On May 13 1762 that courtyard in front of Munjeongjeon witnessed the most tragic incident of the century It had been reported to King Yeongjo that Crown Prince Sado was mentally ill and behaving erratically Furious with the Prince his father ordered him to be sealed alive in a large rice chest where he died eight days later at the age of 27 King Yeongjo later became remorseful and gave his son the posthumous title Sado thinking in sorrow It is often believed that Crown Prince Sado was a victim of a conspiracy by his political adversaries but this is refuted in the Memoirs of Lady Hyegyeong which was written by Prince Sado s wife Lady Hyegyeong Sungmundang 숭문당 崇文堂 At Sungmundang Hall the king threw banquets to discuss state affairs and classical literature It is believed to have been built under King Gwanghaegun when Changgyeonggung was first rebuilt Burned down in 1830 it was rebuilt in autumn of the same year Its foundation was designed to elevate the hall on the sloped ground the base stones for the front columns were made high while those in the rear were made low The name of the building Sungmundang written by King Yeongjo still hangs at the entrance Haminjeong 함인정 涵仁亭 First built in 1633 on the former site of Inyangjeon Hall Haminjeong was destroyed by fire in 1830 and rebuilt in 1833 The king used this pavilion to receive officials and hold banquets Haminjeong today is open on all four sides but as depicted in Painting of the Eastern Palace it had walls on three sides Gyeongchunjeon 경춘전 景春殿 Built in 1483 destroyed in 1592 rebuilt in 1616 burnt down in 1830 and again rebuilt in 1834 King Jeongjo and King Heonjong were born here Hwangyeongjeon 환경전 歡慶殿 First built in 1484 during the reign of King Seongjong destroyed in 1592 rebuilt in 1616 burnt down in 1830 and again rebuilt in 1834 Tongmyeongjeon 통명전 通明殿 Originally named Sunyeongjeon it was first built in 1484 rebuilt most recently in 1834 main building in the Yeonjo area where kings and their families lived Chundangji 춘당지 春塘池 Constructed in 1909 during the reign of Emperor Sunjong with 366 square meter island and bridge added in 1984 The smaller pond is 1 107 square meters and the larger one is 6 483 square meters Daeonsil 대온실 大溫室 Built in 1909 it was the first greenhouse built in Korean peninsula Designed by horticulturalist and agriculturalist Hayato Fukuba ja Gallery Edit Changgyeong Palace in 1930 during the period of Japanese rule Myeongjeongmun Gate the entrance to the main hall of the palace Myeongjeongjeon the main hall of the palace A side view of the palace s backyard with Munjeongjeon in the background Sungmundang corridor Pagoda Taesil Haminjeong Gwangjeongmun Gate Yanghwagung in Winter Daeonsil the greenhouse of ChanggyeonggungSee also EditChangdeokgungReferences Edit Oh Chang young 1993 한국 동물원 팔십년사 80th Anniversary of Korea s Zoo Seoul Seoul Metropolitan Government pp 204 208 Official guide from Cultural Heritage Administration Changgyeong Palace Visit Seoul description Cultural Heritage Administration The Seoul Guide Changgyeonggung PalaceBibliography EditHoon Shin Young 2008 The Royal Palaces of Korea Six Centuries of Dynastic Grandeur Hardback Singapore Stallion Press ISBN 978 981 08 0806 8 External links Edit Media related to Changgyeonggung at Wikimedia Commons 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