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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

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

Fire breaks out Saturday morning at Gyeongbok Palace, KHS on alert

A fire broke out early Saturday morning at Gyeongbok Palace, according to the Korea Heritage Service.

2026-03-28

서촌 누하동, 조선의 정취와 현대적 편안함의 공존

On a recent late-February morning, sunlight grazed over the snow-laden valley at the foot of Mount Inwang, just a few minutes’ walk from Seoul’s busy nucleus. The sculpted limbs of pine trees tickled the blue sky.

2026-03-06

Gyeongbok Palace to close on day of BTS comeback performance

Gyeongbok Palace will close for one day next month, as BTS prepares to hold its comeback concert in the Gwanghwamun area of Seoul on March 21.

2026-02-28

Seochon's Nuha-dong: Where Joseon-era inspiration meets modern comfort

Seochon, a historic neighborhood in Seoul, offers a blend of artistic heritage and modern lifestyle. Known for its serene beauty, it features artist homes, unique dining spots, and quaint shops.

2026-02-27

Centuries on stage: The heritage setting behind BTS’s 'Arirang' show in Gwanghwamun

BTS, for its much-anticipated comeback album, has deliberately chosen Gwanghwamun Square as the stage of its comeback performance on March 21 to underscores the message about its roots and help draw a connection between the past and the present.

2026-02-23

Tourists investigated over assault of Gyeongbok Palace guard

Two tourists assaulted a security guard at Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul after they were stopped from entering a restricted area to take photos, police said Thursday.

2026-02-12

Past expected to meet present for BTS concert at Gwanghwamun Square, Gyeongbok Palace

With the confirmation that BTS will hold a free concert to mark its comeback at Gwanghwamun Square and the adjacent royal palace on March 21, attention is now shifting to how the K-pop megastars will use the historic backdrop for the spectacle.

2026-02-04

Royal palaces, tombs draw record 17.8 million visitors in 2025

A record 17.8 million people visited royal palaces, tombs and Jongmyo Shrine last year, officials said Monday, as public interest in traditional Korean culture continued to rise.

2026-01-05