Gwanghanru was built in 1419 by Prime Minister Hwang Hui under the name of Gwangtongru.
In 1444, the name was changed to Gwanghanru by Jeong Inji.
In 1597, during the Imjin War, Gwanghanru Pavilion was destroyed.
Gwanghanru was restored in 1626.
Namwon Gwanghanru is one of the four major pavilions in Korea, along with Jinju Chokseokru, Miryang Yeongnamru, and Pyeongyang Pubyeokru.
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