Samcheong-dong and Bukchon are located in the eastside of Kyungbok Palace. They are the special village where you can experience  real Korea. Samcheong-dong is known as the hot place for couples because of lots of beautiful cafes and shops. Since BukchonHanokMaeul was a village for noblemen during the Joseon Dynasty, you can feel the tradition of Korea and mystique from the collection of Hanok(a form of Korean traditional house). Why don't we explore Samcheong-dong and Bukchon streets and find something valueable?

⊙ What kind of place is Unhyeongung Palace?

Unhyeongung Palace is the place where Gojong lived before he became the king, and also the home of Heounseon Daewongun who had supreme power at the time. In Unhyeon Palace, you can feel the beauty of Korea traditional houses and enjoy Korean modern history. At the period of Cheoljong, a folk song widely talked about the Power of king in Unhyeongung Palace, old site of Gansanggam, where Gojong had lived in until he was 12 years old. Also Daewongun enlarged the site of Unhyeongung Palace after Gojong was made king.

◈ Tour of Unhyungung Palace in advance

                                                      ▲ Beautiful patterns of the wall

▲ Norakdang

 

□ Norakdang is a central building in Unhyeongung Palace. It was used at big events like the 60th birthday or family’s party. It was said that “there is only about 45cm between Norakdang and sky.” It was written by Kim Byong-Hak, who was Daejehak. When Gojong and Empress Myeongseong were married, all preparation was done at Norakdang and Empress Myeongseong received queen lessons after 3 Times of Slelection there.

 

 

▲ Irodang

 

□ Irodang is located in the inner part and It is the main building of Unhyeongung Palace with Norakdang. Irodang has a separate space, it’s shape of ‘ㅁ’ to admit only female. That was the place where Mrs. Min took charge of the household of Unhyeongung Palace and Empress Myeongseong had custom lessons before marriage.