The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most unique things to see in Seoul because it features the spirit tablets of the deceased kings and queens of South Korea. It was built during the Joseon period ...

Ritual services involving music, song, and dance still take place at Jongmyo, continuing traditions that go back to the 14th century. One of these ceremonies, Sajik Daeje, is one of Korea’s most ...

Where to go in Korea during the six-day Lunar New Year break Celebrate Seol 2025: Top spots for folk games, culture, and ...

The tidal flats of South Korea are challenging for additional registration as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Korea ...

Korea’s national cultural heritage agency issued a public apology, Friday, for permitting first lady Kim Keon Hee to use Seoul’s historic Jongmyo Shrine for personal use. On Sept. 3 ...

CHA chief Choi Eung-chon also acknowledged procedural lapses regarding the first lady's use of Jongmyo Shrine. "At the time, we considered it a national government event and acted according to ...

Korea’s Joseon-era (1392-1910 ... Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung -- and Jongmyo shrine, all in Seoul, as well as the Joseon royal tombs spread across 18 different sites in the capital and ...

according to the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) on Jan. 20. From Jan. 25-30, 22 historical and cultural sites will offer free admission including the four royal ...

Korean heritage and culture is an area that Asia Society Korea is heavily interested in. As part of our interview series ... Choi also volunteers as a guide at Changdeokgung Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, ...

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 ...