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  Access to Royal Geunjeongjeon Restricted From September Due to Damage Concerns

  SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- The access to Geunjeongjeon, the central building of Gyeongbokgung Palace and a quintessential example of palace architecture, will be partially restricted starting next mon
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  6.56 Million Visits at 4 Major Palaces and Jongmyo in H1, Foreign Visitors Double

  SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- The number of foreign visitors to Seoul's major palaces and the Jongmyo Shrine saw a significant increase in the first half of this year. According to the National Her
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  Natural Heritage Blended with Four Seasons: National Heritage Administration's Promotional Video in Seoul

  SEOUL, July 26 (Yonhap) -- The National Heritage Administration announced on the 26th that it will launch a promotional video highlighting the value of natural heritage on the electronic billboard at
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  (Olympics) Korean art and culture to enliven Paris during Olympics and Paralympics

  (Olympics) Korean culture-events (Olympics) Korean art and culture to enliven Paris during Olympics and Paralympics SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold an array of cultural events, in
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  S. Korea brings largest-ever 'Korea House' to Paris Olympics

  Korean culture-Paris Olympics S. Korea brings largest-ever 'Korea House' to Paris Olympics By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, July 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will operate its largest-ever "Korea H
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  Mud Diving Frenzy: Boryeong Mud Festival Starts on July 19

  SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- This year's Boryeong Mud Festival, a hallmark of summer, is set to open on the 19th. The city of Boryeong in South Chungcheong Province announced on the 16th that the
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  Browsing Joseon Era 'Hospital' in Changdeokgung Palace With a Cup of Jeho-tang

  SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- The National Heritage Administration’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center announced on the 12th that it will open the pharmacy of Changdeokgung Palace to the public from July 17
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  Experiencing Royal Desserts, Wine in 'Kohojae' Hanok

  SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- The National Heritage Promotion Agency announced on the 5th that it will operate the "A Midsummer Night's Kohojae" program at Korea House in Jung-gu, Seoul, e
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  STAYC Heats Up Comeback Buzz with Pop-Up Spaces in Seongsu

  SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- STAYC is sparking excitement for their comeback with the opening of a pop-up space in Seoul. High Up Entertainment announced on the 19th that to celebrate the release of ST
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  France's Gen Z targeted in Korean tourism campaign

  tourism campaign-France France's Gen Z targeted in Korean tourism campaignSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is launching a major tourism campaign in Paris, just weeks before the French capita
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  Busan Food Film Festa to Kick Off on June 28

  SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Busan City will throw "2024 Busan Food Film Festa" for three days from the 28th at Busan Cinema Center, highlighting the cultural convergeance of film and gastro
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  ​Weekend Music Festivals to Visit: K-pop, EDM

  SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- From festivals featuring K-pop stars like SEVENTEEN and LE SSERAFIM to EDM festivals that cool down the summer heat, there's a diverse array of music festivals happening
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  Gyeonghui Palace night tour program to kick off June 21

  night tour-Gyeonghui Palace Gyeonghui Palace night tour program to kick off June 21 SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul Museum of History will launch a night walk program later this month to tou
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  Partnering with Disney to Promote National Heritage: Artist Heukyosok Appointed as Ambassador

  SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- In an effort to widely promote the value and beauty of national heritage (formerly known as cultural properties), various contents and products featuring 'K-Heritage'
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  Festival 'Ultra Korea' Opens This Week with Swedish House Mafia

  SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- One of South Korea's premier electronic dance music (EDM) festivals, 'Ultra Korea,' is set to kick off this weekend. Event organizer UCG announced that the '2
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  Shindang-dong, Yeouido, Jeju top tourist destinations for foreigners

  foreigners-tourist spots Shindang-dong, Yeouido, Jeju top tourist destinations for foreigners SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Shindang-dong and Yeouido in Seoul were the most popular tourist destination
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  Small LEGO Pieces Transform into 'K-Culture' Artwork, Delivers Allure of Korea

  SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The Jongmyo ritual, held in the shrine where the spirits of past kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty are enshrined, was the most important ceremony in Confucian society. C
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  [K-Traveler] Unfamiliar Hometown, Long-Awaited Reunion

  ㅡ고명신 (여행자학교 5기)지난 겨울은 덥다와 춥다를 반복했다.삼한사온과는 사뭇 달랐다. 기온의 널뛰기가 심해 온도 차이가 30도에 달하기도 했다. 강수량이 많았고 눈이 자주 내려 서울 은평 백련산 설경은 그림 같았다.겨울이 가고 봄이 와도 일교차가 크다. 계절이 생소하고 목이 불편하다. 벚꽃이 꽃비 되더니 곳곳에 진분홍과 주홍, 하얀 철쭉이 예쁨을 피워낸
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  'K-Royal Culture Festival' Draws Over 600,000 Visitors to 5 Major Palaces, Jongmyo Shrine

  SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- During the 10th anniversary of the 'K-Royal Culture Festival,' it has been tallied that over 600,000 visitors flocked to Seoul's major palaces and Jongmyo Shrine
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  Seoul residents pick Han River as city landmark; foreigners favor Gwanghwamun Square

  Seoul landmark-survey Seoul residents pick Han River as city landmark; foreigners favor Gwanghwamun Square SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul citizens chose the Han River as the main landmark represent