Introduction: Located in Jeju City’s Samdo 2-dong, Jeju Mokgwana is the former central government office where the Joseon Period Magistrate of Jeju presided over political and administrative affairs from 1392 to 1910. Designated as Historic Site No. 380, it consist
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Information: Information Introduction Located in Jeju City’s Samdo 2-dong, Jeju Mokgwana is the former central government office where the Joseon Period Magistrate of Jeju presided over political and administrative affairs from 1392 to 1910 Designated as Historic Site No 380, it consists of multiple buildings, including the Dongheon, meaning a main administrative building and Naea, which means a building deep inside the government office It is also home to Gwandeokjeong, National Treasure No 322 As the oldest remaining building in Jeju, built in 1448 (30th year of King Sejong's reign), Gwandeokjeong was intended to be a training ground for military personnel Jeju Mokgwana was burned to the ground in 1434 and rebuilt shortly afterward But it was systemically destroyed during the Japanese Colonial Period (August 1910 to August 15, 1945) with the exception of Gwandeokjeong, which remained intact The current Jeju Mokgwana was restored in December 2002 following four extensive excavation projects from 1991 to 1998 (in order to find its structures as well as locations of buildings) and based upon expert opinions as well as old documents Telephone: +82-64-728-8665 Current: Status Historic Site No 380 (Designated on March 31, 1993) Closed N/A (Open all year round) Operating: Hours 09:00 - 18:00 Parking Facilities Available Admission Fees Adults Individuals 1,500 won / Groups 1,000 won Teenagers Individuals 800 won / Group 600 won Children Individuals 400 won / Group 300 won
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