This is the house where Empress Myeongseong (Joseon Period) was born and lived until she was eight years old. She would grow up to be the wife of the dynasty’s 26th ruler, King Gojong. The birthplace and the adjoining Memorial Hall are open to the public. Empress Myeongseong was a brilliant diplomat who pursued openness and reform to maintain the sovereignty of the nation. Unfortunately, her tumultuous life came to an end in the early morning hours of October 8, 1895 when she was murdered by the Japanese army. During Japanese colonial rule, the empress was wrongfully accused of being a jealous and overly ambitious person. Studies of various archives have since revealed what a great person she really was. Recently, numerous television productions and musicals have also corrected those misunderstandings. Renovated in 1995, her birthplace includes three buildings with servants’ quarters, master’s quarters, and a separate house. A commemorative monument now stands at the site of the room where the empress studied as a child. The Memorial Hall in front of the house contains various archives and artifacts related to Empress Myeongseong’s life. There is also a 161-seat theater.
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- Parking Fees Large Vehicles 16 Person Or More 2 000 Won Br Small 1 Br Compact 500
- Restrooms Available
- Experience guide Traditional Manners Tea Etiquettes History Lesson
- Inquiry and guidance 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-31-887-3572
- Parking facilities Available 88 Parking Spaces
- Rest day Mondays New Year S Day
- Hours of operation March-october 09 00-18 00 Br November-february 00-17 Last Admission Is 30 Minute Before Closing.
location
71, Myeongseong-ro, Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do