SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Korea Bizwire) – Sculptures of the legendary creature Haetae can be spotted around Seoul, often near historical landmarks and other high-profile locations like the National Assembly Building. Shaped like a lion with a horn on its forehead, the imaginary animal from Korean mythology is known as a guardian that fends off fire [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Everland Resort, an amusement facility equipped with a water park and a zoo, was the No. 1 destination for local and foreign visitors last year, South Korea’s tourism agency said Wednesday. According to the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute, 6.96 million people visited the amusement park in Yongin, just [...]
SEOUL, May 2 (Korea Bizwire) – A historic bridge in Gyeongbok Palace, which was reconstructed in 1953 after being destroyed during the 1950-1953 Korean War, will be returned to its original site after 60 years, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said Tuesday. The administration said the Chwihyang Bridge, constructed over the artificial Hyangwon Lake, will be [...]
SEOUL, July 28 (Korea Bizwire) – The Discovery Seoul Pass, which was designed for foreign visitors who travel around major attractions in Seoul, will be available for purchase starting July 29 as part of a pilot project. For 39,900 won ($35), anyone with a Discovery Seoul Pass will receive free admission to 16 major tourist attractions [...]
SEOUL, April 27 (Korea Bizwire) – A 120-year-old royal study has been given new life as a public library, as the government has recently intensified efforts to utilize historic places in practical ways. At the opening ceremony in the tranquil Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul on Wednesday, some 200 people including government officials, students and tourists [...]
SEOUL, April 12 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korea launched a tour program that offers a hands-on experience of Korean traditional culture tailored for Chinese travelers visiting Seoul, the state-run Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Tuesday. The travel package includes a pedicab ride to the traditional village, local market tour and a Korean cooking class as well [...]
SEOUL, March 24 (Korea Bizwire) – The Cultural Heritage Administration announced that it will perform a reenactment of a ceremony to appoint the chief gatekeeper of Gyeongbok palace (Gyeongbokgung) on March 27 at 2 p.m. The ceremony is an event in which the king appointed the chief gatekeeper, and congratulated his naming. The reenactment will [...]
SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) – Normally, a 100-person-deep queue in front of Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul would hardly raise any eyebrows. After all, it’s the most iconic attraction in the city. In a wintry March evening, though, it very well may have — not only because palaces are often closed after dark, but because these [...]
SEOUL, March 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A pavilion in Gyeongbok Palace in the heart of Seoul will open to the public from April 1 to Oct. 31, the Cultural Heritage Administration said Monday. Gyeonghoeru, or the “pavilion of joyous meeting,” which has normally been off-limits, is considered the largest pavilion structure built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – The government said Tuesday it will construct a multipurpose cultural facility where foreigners can experience traditional Korean culture in Seoul’s city center. The facility, named the “K-Experience,” will be located next to Gyeongbok Palace, at the former site of a residential building for the U.S. Embassy. Separately, the gymnastics [...]