Seonhwadang Hall

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Seonhwadang Hall was the central building where the governor of each province handled official affairs during the Joseon period, and it holds the meaning of 'receiving the king's edification to spread virtue to the peop…

Audio guide4 stories · about 7 min
AddressUngjin-dong, Gongju-si, Chungcheongnam-do
Photo: 한국관광공사 포토코리아-김지호 · 공공누리 제1유형

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Seonhwadang Hall was the central building where the governor of each province handled official affairs during the Joseon period, and it holds the meaning of 'receiving the king's edification to spread virtue to the people. ' Originally located in Andong, it was moved to its current location in 1601, and after suffering from several fires, it was rebuilt in 1807 and remains today. As there are not many existing government office buildings from the Joseon period, it has a very high historical value, and it well demonstrates the characteristics of the concise yet elegant late Joseon government office architecture.

Currently, it is located within a park in the city center and is loved as a space where citizens can take a rest while feeling the history.

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4 stories · about 7 min

  • IntroThe Eight-Bay Building That Was Reduced and Relocated36 sec
  • StoryThe Center of Chungcheong That Moved from Chungju to Gongjuabout 2 min
  • StoryThe Pavilion That Lost Three of Its Thirty-Five Baysabout 2 min
  • StorySeonhwadang Hall: The Government Office That Became an Exhibition Roomabout 2 min
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