Injeongjeon Hall, Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul

This is the throne hall of Changdeokgung.  It was used for major state affairs including the coronation of a new king and receiving foreign envoys. Originally built in 1405, it was rebuilt in 1610 after being burned down during the 1592 Japanese invasion, and rebuilt a third time in 1804 after being destroyed by a fire.


Throughout its history of reconstruction and repair the Palace has remained faithful to its original design. Changdeokgung was the site of the royal court and the seat of government until 1868, when the neighboring Gyeongbokgung Palace was rebuilt. Korea's last Emperor, Sunjong lived here until his death in 1926.