SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a symbolic move to reclaim its cultural heritage, South Korea is set to reopen a pathway between two of its most significant royal sites in Seoul, reversing a divisive action taken during Japanese colonial rule. The Cultural Heritage Administration announced that starting October 9, it will open the gates along [...]
SEOUL, May 17 (Korea Bizwire) – The sacred spaces of the Jongmyo Shrine, where Korea’s ancient kings paid tribute to their royal ancestors, have undergone renovations and will reopen to the public with new exhibitions beginning May 17. Hyangdaecheong Hall and Mangmyoru Pavilion, integral to the Jongmyo Jerye royal ancestral rites, have been refurbished, offering visitors [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 22 (Korea Bizwire) – The annual number of visitors to Seoul’s four royal palaces and Jongmyo Shrine is expected to surpass the 10-million mark for the first time this week. The four Joseon Dynasty palaces are Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung, all located in Seoul, whereas the Jongmyo Shrine served as a site [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, in partnership with the Cultural Heritage Administration, will start selling tickets to the “Royal Ancestral Ritual in the Jongmyo Shrine and its Music” from Interpark beginning at 2 pm on September 12. Scheduled to be held for one hour from 8 pm for three days between [...]