Monument for the 40th Anniversary of King Gojong's Enthronement
Historic pavilion in Seoul, South Korea
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Monument for the 40th Anniversary of King/Emperor Gojong's Enthronement (Korean: 고종 어극 40년 칭경기념비; Hanja: 高宗御極四十年稱慶紀念碑), also called Bigak (비각; 碑閣), is a pavilion near Gwanghwamun in central Seoul. The pavilion was built in 1902 to commemorate the 40th anniversary (Ruby jubilee) of Emperor Gojong’s coronation and his 50th birthday, as well as the founding in 1897 of the Korean Empire.[1][2]
LocationJongno District, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates37°34′14″N 126°58′39″E
Completiondate1902
DedicatedtoGojong of Korea
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| Location | Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 37°34′14″N 126°58′39″E |
| Completion date | 1902 |
| Dedicated to | Gojong of Korea |
| Designated | 1969-07-18 |
| Reference no. | 171 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 고종 어극 40년 칭경기념비 |
| Hanja | 高宗御極四十年稱慶紀念碑 |
| Revised Romanization | Gojong eogeuk 40nyeon chinggyeongginyeombi |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kojong ŏgŭk 40nyŏn ch'inggyŏngginyŏmbi |
| Alternate name | |
| Hangul | 비각 |
| Hanja | 碑閣 |
| Revised Romanization | Bigak |
| McCune–Reischauer | Pigak |
