geunjeongjeon

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geunjeongjeon is the main hall of gyeongbokgung palace. this place was used by kings to conduct state affairs, hold national ceremonies, and receive foreign envoys. it was built in 1394 (the 3rd year of king taejo). its name, geunjeong, literally indicated diligent politics, which was originated in the belief that the more rulers are diligent, the better they rule over the state. geunjeongjeon is a second-story building and the roof is ‘八’ shaped from the side. the throne is centered toward the back of the hall. behind the throne, there are folding screen and canopy located over the throne. geunjeongjeon in gyeongbokgung palace shows dignity of the palace and is considered as a magnificent building that was losing its sophisticated touch after the middle of the joseon dynasty. (from wikipedia) • scale of the attached files : 1/100