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Moonlight at the Palace: Gyeongbokgung Opens Its Gates for Nighttime Tours

Moonlight at the Palace: Gyeongbokgung Opens Its Gates for Nighttime Tours

SEOUL, April 28 (Korea Bizwire) —  As spring deepens and the evenings grow softer, a rare opportunity awaits in the heart of downtown Seoul: a moonlit stroll through the storied grounds of Gyeongbok Palace. Starting May 8, the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) will open the palace gates after dusk, inviting visitors to experience the serenity of [...]

Historic Royal Reception Hall at Gyeongbokgung to Regain Traditional Colors

Historic Royal Reception Hall at Gyeongbokgung to Regain Traditional Colors

SEOUL, Jan. 27  (Korea Bizwire) — In a significant restoration project, Heungbokjeon Hall at Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung palace, where King Gojong (r. 1863-1907) once received foreign envoys, will soon be adorned with traditional Korean decorative painting, returning the historic structure to its original splendor.  The Cultural Heritage Administration’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center recently presented plans to [...]

Seoul City Embarks on Project to Expand Gwanghwamun Square

Seoul City Embarks on Project to Expand Gwanghwamun Square

SEOUL, April 10 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul city government and the national heritage agency announced a joint initiative Tuesday to redesign the pedestrian plaza at the heart of the capital as part of urban planning aimed at bolstering public convenience and restoring history. Gwanghwamun Square, located in the middle of the 10-lane Sejongro main [...]

Thousands Flock to Royal Palace for Glimpse of Actor Park Bo-gum

Thousands Flock to Royal Palace for Glimpse of Actor Park Bo-gum

SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Korea Bizwire) – Actors and actresses from the TV series Love in the Moonlight hosted a fan-meeting event on Wednesday afternoon at Gyeongbokgung, an ancient Joseon Dynasty palace.  The event, which attracted some 5,000 fans, was highlighted by Park Bo-gum, who portrays the lead protagonist in the series. The actor quickly rose to stardom after [...]