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Through three gates

Pass Gwanghwamun, then Heungnyemun and Geunjeongmun, to reach Geunjeongjeon. Keep the three-gate, three-court layout in mind: the route moves through the outer, inner, and rear courts toward the palace center. 🏯

Halls with different roles

Geunjeongjeon hosted royal enthronement ceremonies, while Gyeonghoeru was used for banquets for foreign envoys and officials. Gangnyeongjeon and Gyotaejeon, the king's and queen's sleeping quarters, are connected; Jagyeongjeon was the residence of the grand queen dowager. The crown prince's Donggung included Jaseondang and Bihyeongak for living and study. 👀

Hours and admission

The palace is closed on Tuesdays, except when a public holiday or substitute holiday falls on a Tuesday; in that case, it opens and closes on the first following non-holiday. Hours and last admission change by season, so check the schedule for your visit date. Adult individual admission is 3,000 won, and some age groups enter free. 🙂

Opening hours

• Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 09:00–18:00
• Closed days: Every Tuesday. If a regular closing day coincides with a public holiday or substitute holiday, the palace opens, and the first following non-holiday is the regular closing day