Adherent to the principal of sammun samjo, residential and important structures in Joseon Dynasty complexes were located in the rear and faced toward Seoul, the king’s capital city. This is where you will find Manggyeongru. The two-tier structure served as the office for the highest ranking officials. Manggyeongru was originally constructed in 1556 by Governor Kim Su-mun and then rebuilt in 1668 by Governor Park Jong-ju.
