Located in Jung-gu, Seoul, Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil (해풍부원군윤택영댁재실) is a unique Joseon-era landmark. Often referred to simply as Yun Taekyeong Jaesil, this structure offers visitors a glimpse into royal family history and traditional Korean architecture.
History of Yun Taekyeong Jaesil
This historic house was built in 1906 by the father-in-law of King Sunjong of the Joseon dynasty. It was constructed when his daughter was proclaimed the crown princess and entered Changdeokgung Palace, later becoming Queen Sunjeong.
To construct the shrine house, red pine trees salvaged from the demolition of Gyeongungung Palace were used. Although originally located in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, the building was later restored and relocated to its current site. The shrine portion, which was destroyed in 1960, was also restored.
Architectural Features
Because this property served primarily as a shrine house rather than typical residential living quarters, it displays several distinct architectural elements.
One of its key features is the spatial layout: unlike standard Korean traditional houses, the anchae (women's quarters) is situated directly across from the sarangbang (men's quarters), with the daecheong (living room) positioned between them.
Location and Practical Information
Haepungbuwongun Yun Taekyeong's Jaesil is located at 28, Toegye-ro 34-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul.
For travel assistance, visitors can call the 1330 Travel Hotline at +82-2-1330, which offers support in Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese. For additional site information, you can contact +82-2-3396-5882.
Hours and services can change, so check the official contact details before visiting. Searching the address in Naver Map or KakaoMap usually gives the most accurate directions in Korea.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization (VisitKorea). Photos: KOGL Type 3.