A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Jongmyo Shrine is one of the oldest and best ... destroyed during the 16th-century Japanese invasion of Korea but rebuilt during the 17th century.

This undated Yonhap file photo shows visitors crowding Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. (Yonhap) SEOUL, Jan. 28 (Yonhap) -- As the six-day Lunar New Year holiday begins, why not visit nearby palaces or ...

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 ...

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

The Lunar New Year holiday, known as Seol in South Korea, has been extended to six days, from Jan. 25 to 30. Families, friends, and lovers can enjoy various festive events across the country. From ...

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 ...

Korea's cherished holiday of family and tradition, falls on Jan. 29 this year - and it's bringing an epic break with it.

Lunar New Year, Korea's cherished holiday of family and ... The usually reservation-only Jongmyo Shrine will also be open for leisurely visits. At Unhyeon Palace, tradition meets festivity during ...

SEOUL--South Korea on Sunday protested Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine with "deep disappointment" and urged Japanese leaders to show repentance for the ...

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, ...

South Korea and Singapore have diplomatic ties ... which is the royal ancestral ritual in Jongmyo Shrine, a Unesco World Heritage Site in Seoul. - The Straits Times/ANN ...

SINGAPORE – South Korea and Singapore unveiled a logo on Jan 13 to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties. It was the winning design in a competition between the Korea National University of Arts ...