Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁)

Published 2003-01-09 Updated 2024-03-04 View 101122

We provide various information such as the website, contact information, usage information, and location (map) of Seoul Jongno-gu, Unhyeongung Royal Residence (서울 운현궁) using public data of Korea Tourism Organization.

Unhyeongung Royal Residence is a historic site located in Unni-dong, Jongno-gu in Seoul. The residence belonged to Heungseon Daewongun, Emperor Gojong's father and was where the emperor-to-be grew up as a child. Although the residence was a private home for the royal family rather than a place for political affairs, some of the most historically important events took place within the walls of Unhyeongung Royal Residence towards the end of the Joseon dynasty.

When Gojong was appointed as king at an early age, Heungseon Daewongun rose in power as king regent. During this time, Unhyeongung Royal Residence went through upscaling renovations, increasing in size and grandeur. After Heungseon Daewongun stepped down from regency, Unhyeongung Royal Residence's reputation slowly deteriorated as the family went through financial difficulties and could not afford to maintain the facilities. The ownership of the residence was confiscated by the Japanese administration in 1912, then returned to Heungseon Daewongun's descendants in 1948. The complex was then purchased by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, followed by renovation efforts in 1993 to recover and preserve whatever was left of the historical site.

Telephone

+82-2-766-9090

Homepage

www.unhyeongung.or.kr

Detailed Information

Admission Fees
Free

Restrooms
Available

Interpretation Services Offered
Audio guide available in English, Japanese, and Chinese
- Operating hours: April-October 09:00-18:00 / November-March 09:00-17:00
- Rental fee: 1,100 won

* Rent an audio guide and listen while walking through Unhyeongung Royal Residence.
* Purchase a voucher for the audio guide rental at the ticket booth and exchange voucher with the audio guide at the audio guide rental counter.
* A valid ID, including passport, must be submitted for audio guide rental. It will be returned when the audio guide is turned in.
* Storage of personal belongings are not allowed at the counter.