Baek Inje House, Traditional Korean hanok in Jongno District, South Korea
Baek Inje House is a traditional Korean residence blending architectural styles from the early 1900s, with wooden beams, tiled roofs, and connected living spaces. The layout links different functional areas through hallways influenced by Japanese design.
The house was built in 1913 by Han Sang-ryong, a bank executive, and passed to physician Baek In-je in 1944. This ownership change reflected shifts in Seoul's influential families during the 20th century.
The house is divided into separate male and female living spaces, a layout that shaped daily routines and family roles in wealthy Korean households. Visitors can see how this physical arrangement reflected the social order of the time.
The house is about a 5-minute walk from Anguk Station and is open daily except Mondays. You can explore the grounds at your own pace without crowds or complicated routes.
The interior uses rare black pine wood from the Amnok River, a material that arrived in Seoul for the first time during the 1907 Gyeongseong Exposition. This wood type signals the wealth and status of the original owners.
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