'Kyonghoeru' (Happy Meetings Hall) in Kyongbok Palace. This pavilion, smaller when first constructed during the reign of 'Taejong' (3rd king, 1400-1418) in 1412, was named by the king's eldest son, prince 'Yangnyong', who inscribed the building's name on a plaque. It was used for many purposes ranging from receptions for foreign envoys to national examinations. It was destroyed by the Japanese in 1592 and restored in 1867 by the regent. There are 48 pillars supporting this building. The inner ones are round and the other pillars square (symbolizing Heaven and Earth). During the Korean War the building was damaged, but it has been restored through funds from the American-Korean Foundation. Source: Adams, Edward B. Palaces of Seoul : Yi Dynasty palaces in Korea's capital city, 1972. P. 24.
Inscription/Marks: Inscription in ink, presumably in WDS hand: 'Seoul: Lily pads'
Identifier: 1260.60.09.32.01
Persistent URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5xm8
Probably the fire scene at the 'Toksugung' (?) (Palace of Virtuous Long Life). The fire destroyed many buildings of the palace. The origin of this fire is a mystery, but rumors at the time blamed it on the Japanese authorities. It seems that soldiers are looking for something. ''Toksugung' was originally built as a royal villa. However, as other palaces were burnt down during the Japanese invasion in 1592, Toksugung was then used as a palace. [-]. Sokchojon, among other buildings in the palace grounds, is the first Renaissance-style building in Korea. It now houses the Royal Museum, which exhibits items used by the royal court.' Source: Adams, Edward B. Through gates of Seoul : trails and tales of Yi Dynasty, 1970, v. 1, p. 208. www.marimari.com/content/korea/popular_places/seoul/seoul... (viewed May 22, 2003)
Identifier: 1260.57.13.02
Persistent URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5xkb
The South Gate of 'Kyongbokkung' (Kyongbok Palace) is seen prior to annexation when it was moved to make way for the new capitol. One of the twin haetae (fire-eating monsters) which protected the palaces from fire is depicted here in front of the reconstructed gate. Source: Adams, Edward B. Palaces of Seoul : Yi Dynasty palaces in Korea's capital city, 1972. P. 172.
Inscription/Marks: Inscription in ink, presumably in WDS hand: 'Seoul'
Identifier: 1260.60.09.31.02
Persistent URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5xm6
This picture shows a procession emerging from a gate whose sign reads Chang Buk Ru. It is on a cold winter day with snow on the ground, and therefore might be part of the series of images capturing Min Yong-Hwan's funeral, which dates to mid-December 1905.
Inscription/Marks: No inscription
Identifier: 1260.60.09.38.04
Persistent URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1813.001/5xmv
