▲ Geoncheonggung   ▲ Jangandang
This residence was built in 1873(the 10th year of King Gojong), five years after Gyeongbokgung was rebuilt. Located in a secluded place in the northernmost part of the palace, it was built for the king and the queen to enjoy peace and quiet. A large pond called Hyangwonji was created nearby, with a pavilion at the center. The residence followed the architecture of a typical scholar's residence, except for a few ornate decorations. Jangandang Hall for the king, Gonnyeonghap Hall for the queen and Gwanmungak Library behind Jangandang are laid out to copy the men's quarters, women's quarters and the library of the typical literati's residence.The surrounding brick walls are decorated with beautiful flower patterns.
		King Gojong liked the residence so much that he stayed there frequently with his queen. When the king and the queen did not reside in these quarters, portraits of preceding kings were housed there. In contrast to the intended purpose of relaxation, this residence was an arena of political turmoil toward the end of the Joseon Dynasty. This was where King Gojong received ministers from the United States, Great Britain and Russia to resolve a variety of political issues. During these years of upheaval, a Russian architect rebuilt Gwanmungak Library as a two-story brick edifice. The first electric lights in the palace were installed here. In 1895, a group of Japanese assassins raided this residence and slaughtered Queen Myeongsung, King Gojong's wife. She died in Okhoru, the high veranda of Gonnyeonghap.
	▲ East of Geoncheonggung
▲ Geoncheonggung a detached royal residence built to the north of Hyangwonji Pond in 1873 and Gwanmungak Library, a two-story brick edifice.   ▲ Okhoru a veranda of Gonnyeonghap.