Tourists crowd the Bukchon Hanok Village in Jongno District, Seoul. Korea Times file
A modern hanok in Imsil County known for its distinctive blend of traditional Korean architecture and early modern design has been designated for preliminary registration as a National Registered Cultural Heritage, the Korea Heritage Service said Friday.
The agency said the Imsil Seongga-ri Modern Hanok, located in Seongga-ri, Imsil County, North Jeolla Province, was selected for its well-preserved architectural features that distinguish it from traditional hanok.
Built in 1939, the house has a documented construction date confirmed through an inscription placed during the roof-raising ceremony, the agency said.
The residence reflects changes in architecture and daily life that emerged during the modern era, including a floor plan that separates the kitchen from the chanbang, a room used to prepare or store side dishes, and a circulation route that connects the kitchen to interior rooms through a wooden porch.
