On the Huijongdang's Diversion to Pyonjon of the Changduk Palace in the Chosun Dynasty

조선시대(朝鮮時代) 창덕궁(昌德宮) 희정당(熙政堂)의 편전(便殿) 전용(轉用)에 대하여

In Pyonjon, Kings received high-ranked officials, heard preachings of classical literatures. State affairs were also discussed here. In palaces of the Chosun Dynasty, Pyonjon used to be regarded as the most important building second to the main hall. In Changduk palace, Sonjongjon was the original Pyonjon. But, before the end of the 17th century, Huijongdang began to be called Pyonjon, and after the 19th century, Huijongdang became Pyonjon officially. Sonjongjon was located beside the main hall, while Huijongdang before the King's bedroom. The floor of the former building was covered with brick but Huijongdang covered with ondol and wooden floorings. In Sonjongjon, every man sit on the chair, but in Huijongdang King and officials used to sit down on the floor. The fact that Huijongdang became Pyonjon replacing to Sonjongjon meant change of building arrangement in the palace and usage of inner space.