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Reconstructed Dondeokjeon Hall in Deoksu Palace to Open to Public in September

Reconstructed Dondeokjeon Hall in Deoksu Palace to Open to Public in September

SEOUL, May 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Dondeokjeon, a historic Western-style building in Deoksu Palace used as a royal guesthouse during the Korean Empire (1897-1910), will open to the public in September after being reconstructed in its original shape, officials said Friday. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said the reconstruction was part of its broader plan [...]

Guided Tour of Gyeongbok Palace’s Marquee Pavilion to Resume Next Month

Guided Tour of Gyeongbok Palace’s Marquee Pavilion to Resume Next Month

SEOUL, March 21 (Korea Bizwire) — Gyeongbok Palace, a royal palace in Seoul, will offer a special guided tour of its marquee pavilion overlooking a beautiful pond, starting next month, cultural authorities said Tuesday. The Cultural Heritage Administration’s department that preserves and manages royal palaces and tombs said the guided tour of Gyeonghoeru inside the [...]

Gucci Fashion Show at Royal Palace Canceled After Controversy over Commercial Use of Cheong Wa Dae

Gucci Fashion Show at Royal Palace Canceled After Controversy over Commercial Use of Cheong Wa Dae

SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Korea Bizwire) — Luxury fashion brand Gucci has called off a fashion show scheduled to take place at a royal place in Seoul after criticism arose over fashion magazine photos taken at the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae, cultural heritage officials said Monday. Gucchi had planned to hold the Gucci [...]