Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea Archives

Drop in Visits to Cultural Sites as MERS Lingers

Seoul, July 9 (Korea Bizwire) – Visitors numbers at ancient cultural sites have decreased due to Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). According to statistics published by the Cultural Heritage Administration, the number of people who visited cultural sites in June was about 4.1 million, a 51.2% decrease compared to the same period last year. This is the lowest [...]

CGRB to Run Vet Training Program to Protect Wild Animals in Korea

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — In order to protect wild animals in South Korea, not only ordinary people but also organizations have continuously tried their best. When they find a wounded animal, an increasing number of people now report to animal protection organizations to take care of it unlike in the past. The Cultural [...]