A Study on the Characteristics of the Byeolwon (別苑: A Separate Garden Made Away from Living Space) in Palace during the Joseon Dynasty period Illuminated by the Oungak Area at the Rear Garden of Reconstructed Gyeongbokgung Palace

A comparative analysis of the Oungak area at Gyeongbokgung Palace and the Ocryucheon at Changdeokgung Palace reveals striking functional and spatial similarities, suggesting a deliberate replication of leisure and relaxation features from one site to another during King Kojong's reign. Both areas, located in the northernmost part of their respective rear gardens, incorporated elements like pavilions for scenic views, waterways designed to mimic the Curve-Stream Banquet, and habitable structures, indicating a consistent approach to royal leisure spaces in Joseon Dynasty palaces. The study highlights how the Oungak area, with its unique topography-dependent design, served as a substitute for Ocryucheon, emphasizing the importance of rear garden functionality in palace architecture.

Jung, Woo-Jin. (2016). A Study on the Characteristics of the Byeolwon (別苑: A Separate Garden Made Away from Living Space) in Palace during the Joseon Dynasty period Illuminated by the Oungak Area at the Rear Garden of Reconstructed Gyeongbokgung Palace. Journal of the Korean Institute of Traditional Landscape Architecture, 34(3), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.14700/KITLA.2016.34.3.001