Baek Injae House백인제가옥

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Located in Gahoe-dong, Bukchon, Baek Injae House is a representative hanok from the Japanese colonial period that preserves the style of a modern hanok intact. Set on a 2,460㎡ site with a sweeping view of Bukchon, it centers on an imposing sarangchae (men's quarters), with a spacious anchae (main living quarters) and a large garden, and a cozy byeoldangchae (detached annex) at its highest point. While retaining the beauty of a traditional hanok, it also embraced modern changes, and in terms of scale and historical value it is introduced, together with Yun Posun House, as one of Bukchon's signature buildings. Built with black pine from the Amnokgang River, first introduced to Seoul at the 1907 Gyeongseong Exposition, Baek Injae House has several features that set it apart from typical upper-class homes of its time. Unlike other traditional hanok, where the sarangchae and anchae are separate buildings, here the two are connected by a corridor, so you can move between them without stepping outside. The Japanese-style corridor and tatami room, as well as the extensive use of red brick and glass windows, reflect the era in which it was built. Part of the sarangchae was also built as a second story, a feature unique to Baek Injae House and unheard of in traditional Joseon-era hanok. From the garden you can admire the imposing sarangchae, from the inner courtyard the spacious anchae, and from the back garden the cozy byeoldangchae, making Baek Injae House a precious cultural heritage site that brings together the many different beauties of Korean hanok in one place. ◎ Travel Tips: Experience the Charm of Hallyu – K-drama Reborn Rich The place where Jin Do-jun, the majority shareholder of Miracle, meets face-to-face with Jin Yang-cheol, chairman of Sunyang Group, is Baek Injae House. It is a representative modern hanok overlooking all of Bukchon, and through its sarangchae, anchae, garden, and byeoldangchae, you can get a sense of how the upper class lived at the time. The scene between Jin Yang-cheol and Jin Do-jun takes place in the sarangchae, and since you can see the interior if you book a guided tour, be sure to check this in advance.