Junghwajeon, The throne hall of Deoksugung
Junghwajeon is the main hall of Gyeongungung (Palace). It was used for major state affairs including the coronation of new kings, meetings with officials and receiving foreign envoys. Two dragons are engraved on the stone panel in the middle of the stairs leading to the hall. This is a unique feature of the hall and none of the other palaces in Korea have this element. Junghwajeon is listed as a National