Gyeonghyojeon was built as a spirit hall to honor Empress Myeongseong who had been murdered by the Japanese in 1895. In 1912, Deokhongjeon was constructed at the same place and a painting was installed on the wall. It was used to receive high ranking officials. Inside Deokhongjeon Hall, western style lightings and curtains are installed and its main gate is designed with Western style doors.