▲ This image provided by the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) shows the entrance to Huijeongdang at Changdeok Palace. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- Major buildings at Changdeok Palace that embody the history of the late Joseon Dynasty and the modern royal court will open their doors to visitors.

The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center under the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) said Tuesday it will hold the "Entering the Inner Palace of Changdeok Palace, the King's Living Quarters" program twice a day from Oct. 20-31, every Tuesday through Saturday.

The program will open Huijeongdang and Daejojeon, which served as living quarters and offices for the king and queen.

Huijeongdang, whose name means "bestowing enlightened governance," was designated a treasure in 1985.

After being destroyed by fire in 1917, it was rebuilt in 1920 using materials from Gangnyeongjeon, the king's sleeping quarters at Gyeongbok Palace. The building has a distinctive appearance that combines traditional architectural elements with modern styles.

▲ This image provided by the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) shows the interior of Huijeongdang. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

It is regarded as an architectural structure that offers a glimpse into the changing times, having served as the king's office and a reception space for foreign envoys during the late Joseon Dynasty and the Korean Empire period.

Daejojeon was the central building among the inner palace quarters where the queen lived. The current structure was rebuilt after the original was destroyed by fire in 1917.

The interior is notable for its modern features, including Western-style wooden floors, glass windows and furniture.

Participants in the tour will be able to see royal court paintings that decorate the interiors of the buildings.

Huijeongdang houses reproductions of "A Scenic View of Chongseokjeong" and "A Magnificent View of Manmulsang at Mount Geumgang," works depicting Mount Geumgang by Kim Gyu-jin (1868-1933).

At Daejojeon, visitors can see "Phoenixes," painted by Oh Il-yeong (1890-1960) and Lee Yong-u (1902-1952), as well as "White Cranes," depicting cranes flying beneath a full moon.

▲ This image provided by the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) shows the Daejojeon at Changdeok Palace. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

The paintings are facsimiles reproduced as faithfully as possible from the originals.

Other noteworthy features include traces of modern amenities, such as glass-finished windows, Western-style wallpaper, various types of lampshades, carpets and other floor coverings, and radiators.

Visitors can also take a close look at the guest bathroom at Huijeongdang and a barbershop at Daejojeon believed to have been built for styling the hair of King Sunjong, who reigned from 1907-1910.

▲ This image provided by the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) shows the interior of Daejojeon. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE)(Yonhap)

Only adults aged 19 or older can participate in the tour.

Each session is limited to 24 people. Applications can be made through the Changdeok Palace Management Office website by 10 a.m. Thursday, with participants to be selected by lottery.

The program is free, but admission to Changdeok Palace is charged separately.

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