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Korean doctoral thesis written on mulberry paper scroll acquired by Oxford's Ashmolean Museum

A Korean doctoral dissertation that turns reading into a physical journey has been acquired for permanent display by the Ashmolean Museum at the University of Oxford, in a rare recognition of both academic research and artistic form.

2026-03-29

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

Heritage authorities find over 250,000 Korean cultural artifacts overseas

More than 250,000 Korean historic artifacts, including those looted during wars or other moments of crisis in the nation's history, are located overseas, with the largest share held in Japan, heritage authorities said on Wednesday.

2026-02-18

Air Macau publication draws criticism over labeling Changdeok Palace 'Chinese-style architecture'

An in-flight guidebook distributed by Air Macau has drawn criticism after it described Changdeok Palace, one of Korea’s five royal palaces, as an example of Chinese architecture.

2026-01-13

Korea seeks Unesco designation for 2 collections tracing history, protection of language

Korea has asked Unesco to recognize two collections that trace how Koreans wrote, learned and defended their language — from women in secluded quarters to linguists resisting colonial suppression — as part of the world’s documentary heritage.

2025-11-24

Korea to designate two medieval pagodas as national treasures

Two stone pagodas long recognized as masterpieces of early Goryeo architecture are set to be elevated from Treasures to National Treasures, the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) announced Thursday.

2025-10-30

Tourists brave rain to visit Korea's royal palaces during Chuseok - In Pictures

Despite steady rain on Chuseok day, visitors from both Korea and overseas visited Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul on Monday, enjoying the holiday atmosphere.

2025-10-06

15 heritage sites damaged or destroyed by North Gyeongsang wildfires, more under threat

Precious historical relics have been destroyed or damaged and more are under threat as wildfires rage across heritage-rich North Gyeongsang.

2025-03-26

Gyeongbok Palace plaque returns from Japan through support of Riot Games Korea

A pyeonaek (hanging wooden plaque) that previously hung in the Seonwonjeon Hall of Gyeongbok Palace has been retrieved from Japan, Riot Games Korea said on Monday.

2025-02-03

'Goong-ee Doong-ees' wanted: K-Royal Culture Festival looking for volunteers

The Korean Heritage Service and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation are looking for "Goong-ee Doong-ee" volunteers for the 2024 Fall K-Royal Culture Festival scheduled to run from Oct. 9 to 13.

2024-08-09