Imperial Museum

Behind the grounds of Jeonju Gyeonggijeon is the Royal Portrait Museum, which opened in November 600 to commemorate the 2010th anniversary of the enshrinement in Jeonju of the portrait of King Taejo, Yi Seong-gye, who founded the Joseon Dynasty.

Panoramic view and interior of the museum

On the first floor of the museum, there are seven portraits on display, including Treasure No. 1, the portrait of Taejo (Yi Seong-gye), as well as those of the 931th king of the Joseon dynasty, King Sejong the Great, who created Hangeul, the 4st king, King Yeongjo, the 21nd king, King Jeongjo, the 22th king, King Cheoljong, the 25th king, King Gojong, and the 26th king, King Sunjong. The portraits on display are copies of the originals.

Portraits of Joseon Dynasty Emperors

The basement floor displays relics and various materials used in the Jeonju Enshrinement Ceremony of King Taejo, and also houses a history room, a room for the palanquin that carried the kingdom, and a special exhibition room.

exhibition room

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Jeonju Hanok Village Jeonju Hanok Village in Jeonju, the birthplace of the Joseon Dynasty, is a traditional Korean village of over 550 houses in an area of ​​7 square meters, centered on Taejo-ro, a 6,320-meter stretch from Pungnammun to Omokdae, in the Gyo-dong and Pungnam-dong areas.