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Research on matching fragments of ancient Silla stele revealed to public

In 1937, archaeologists found a fragment of a Silla-era (57 B.C.–A.D. 935) stele in the southwestern city of Gyeongju. Another piece was found 83 years in 2020, but researchers didn't realize that they came from the same stele until four years later.

2026-04-13

Police identify suspect allegedly responsible for last month's fire at Gyeongbok Palace

Sambimun, the outer eastern gate of Gyeongbok Palace, had given off smoke the day before the fire last month, according to authorities, raising the possibility that a person caused the incident.

2026-04-10

Korean researchers make major discovery of Ramses II hieroglyphs at Luxor, Egypt

A Korean research team found hieroglyphs bearing the name of Ramses II at the Ramesseum in Luxor, Egypt, a major historical discovery regarding the Ancient Egyptian culture.

2026-04-09

Busan gears up to host World Heritage Committee, eyes wartime site inscription

Less than three months remain until Busan hosts the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in July. Hosting the event — Korea's first since joining the convention in 1988 — carries significance beyond simply serving as the venue.

2026-04-09

Live like royalty at the spring edition of the K-Royal Culture Festival, opening April 25

The 12th K-Royal Culture Festival, which opens on April 25, offers a deeper dive into Korean heritage. Recognizing the surge in global interest, the nine-day festival this year has introduced new programs and services tailored to foreign visitors.

2026-04-09

Tea at the palace on a spring day

Participants sample royal confections and medicinal tea during Gyeongbok Palace's saenggwabang program in the royal residence's sojubang on April 8 in Seoul.

2026-04-08

Korea recognizes second-generation ox horn inlayer as intangible cultural heritage, highlights other artisans

Ox horn craftsman Han Gi-deok will be recognized as an intangible cultural heritage by the state, the Korea Heritage Service said Wednesday.

2026-04-08

Integrity, humanity hailed as prominent publishers, politicians celebrate Newspaper Day

A ceremony marking the 70th Newspaper Day, jointly hosted by the Korean Association of Newspapers, the Korea News Editors' Association and the Journalists Association of Korea, was held on Tuesday at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul.

2026-04-07

Won Il appointed creative director for Unesco World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan

Music producer Won Il has been appointed creative director for official events at the 48th Unesco World Heritage Committee session in Korea, the Korea Heritage Service announced on Monday.

2026-04-06

Tickets for traditional fire art performance sells out in under a minute

Tickets for this year’s Haman Nakhwa Nori — a nakhwa, or traditional Korean fire art, performance — in South Gyeongsang sold out within a minute of opening, local officials said on Monday.

2026-04-06