Jungmyeongjeon Hall (중명전)

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.

Opening Hours

09:30-17:30  

Holiday

Mondays, Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)  

Parking

Not available  

Inquiries

+82-2-771-9952(덕수궁관리소)  

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