Free entry at royal heritage sites

Tourists explore the grounds of Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul’s Jongno District on July 13. To mark the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee, the Korea Heritage Service has opened Jongmyo, Changdeok Palace and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty to visitors free of charge through July 19. The committee will convene in Busan from July 19 to 29 to review new World Heritage nominations and the conservation status of existing sites. [YONHAP]