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Seoul to Establish “Trail of the Korean Empire”

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul’s municipal government announced Wednesday that it will be establishing a “Trail of the Korean Empire” in Jeongdong, central Seoul, which will connect the neighborhood’s historic sites. Jeongdong was a central district during the short-lasted empirical rule of Korea, home to notable establishments such as Deoksugung Palace, the Russian [...]

Romance and Culture Meet in Jeong-dong

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Jeong-dong, where a significant amount of early modern cultural heritage is concentrated, is set to stage another installment of its Jeong-dong Culture Nights. As part of the event, which runs from October 29 to 31, many cultural facilities will be open until 10 p.m., and many will lower their [...]