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Geunjeongjeon 근정전

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Geunjeongjeon (Korean: 근정전; Hanja: 勤政殿; lit. 'Governing Diligently Hall') is the main hall of the palace Gyeongbokgung in Seoul, South Korea. It was used for major events like ceremonies and the issuing of edicts. It is a designated National Treasure of South Korea.

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Verified facts

Geunjeongjeon (근정전) — verified Korean place / attraction. In Jongno District. Est. 1868.

Details

• Heritage status: National Treasures of South Korea
• Label: Geunjeongjeon
• Type: Main hall
• Purpose: Major events like ceremonies and the issuing of edicts
• Designation: National Treasure of South Korea
• Name: 근정전
• Location: 경복궁
• Founded: 1395
• Rebuilt: 1868
• Architecture: 다포계 팔작 지붕의 중층 건물

Location

37.57833, 126.97694 · View on map →

Source reconciliation

• OpenStreetMap lists the English name as Geunjeongjeon Hall; KoreaAPI uses Geunjeongjeon (chosen by source authority).

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• OpenStreetMap — open geographic database

Verification history

Verified & tracked since 2026-08-15 · 6 verified snapshots.

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Nearby verified spots

• Sujeongjeon Hall of Gyeongbokgung Palace · 0.1 km
• Gyeongbokgung · 0.2 km
• National Palace Museum of Korea · 0.2 km
• National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art · 0.3 km
• National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, South Korea · 0.3 km
• Taerim Misulgwan · 0.3 km

Distances from verified coordinates (Wikidata P625), great-circle.

Part of the Jongno District verified travel guide →