The Sebyonggwan building is a landmark of Tongyeong. The
building was built in 1605 by Yi Gyeong-jun, the 6th Commander of
the Naval Force, who,
in commemoration of the victory over the Japanese invaders, planned
to move the command post to this area. The building has neither
walls nor partitions. There are only 50 pillars supporting the roof.
Sebyonggwan is one of three remaining wooden buildings with large
floor space. The other two are Gyonghoeru Pavilion in Gyongbokgung
Palace in Seoul and Jinnamgwan Hall in Yeosu.
Sebyonggwan at Munhwa sub-district was built in 1605
as a guest house by Lee Gyong-jun, the 6th commander of naval forces,
and expanded in 1872 by Kim Ung-hae, the 35th commander of naval
forces and Chae Dong-kun, the 193rd commander of naval forces, and
finally restored in 1963.
Sebyonggwan
is one of the existing largest
wooden buildings which are built in the Joseon period.
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