Characteristics of Space and Decoration in the Main Halls of Changdeokgung Palace in Modern Period of Korea

When King Sunjong acceded to the throne in 1907, Injeongjeon Hall and Seonjeongjeon of Changdeokgung Palace were refurbished renovated. The two halls transformed into audience area for king Daejojeon was rebuilt become largest palace that could perform various functions including king’s state affairs, education, leisure.</br>In 1910s, Painting Phoenixes installed Hall, Japanese industrial crafts European Japonisme furnitures placed here by political intentions government, bringing a forced modernity palace. Chinese also brought In 1920, renovated furniture, imported late 19th century at beginning Joseon’s modern diplomatic relations, arranged complete style hall king. Qing-style furniture enamelware chosen as they suitable spacious rooms new lifestyle using chairs tables. mostly Peranakan style, favored immigrants Southeast Asia who important customers 19<sup>th</sup> Qing artisans. On other hand, traditional court paintings continued painters such Yang Kihoon Kim Gyujin tried maintain tradition while accepting even though Joseon occupied Japan time. Moreover, provided designs craftsmen made products lay foundations craftworks. early 20<sup>th</sup> interior accommodated social circumstances distinct characteristics space, consequently created values cultural diversity particular Korea.