July 2017 - While many tourists visit Changdeokgung and Gyeungbokgung to experience the splendor of Seoul’s royal palaces, the atmosphere at the nearby Jongmyo Shrine is more solemn and sacred.

Read more about us. The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the oldest Confucian royal shrines ever preserved. It’s home to over 80 spirit tablets from deceased kings and queens. Today, this is one of the ...

The King Uichin Commemorative Association, a local group founded by descendants of the Korean Empire’s royal lineage, demanded a formal apology from Kim, stating that Jongmyo Shrine "is not her ...

Free admission applies to the four palaces -- Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung -- and Jongmyo shrine, all in Seoul, as well as the Joseon royal tombs spread across 18 ...

A number of public events and promotions will be available during the Lunar New Year holiday.According to the Korea Heritage Service, four royal palaces in Seoul - Gyeongbok, ...

Jongmyo Daeje is a ritual rite performed at the Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul, South Korea. Its purpose is to honor the spirits of the kings and queens of Korea from past times. The origins of the ...