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At MMCA Deoksugung, Lee Dai-won’s luminous orchards reveal Korean modernism decades ahead of its time

A major retrospective argues that Lee Dai-won’s bright orchard paintings were rooted not in European pointillism but in Korean craft, reshaping how viewers understand his place in modern art history.

2026.8.5

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) Seoul branch in Jongno District, central Seoul is seen oin May 28. [YONHAP]

MMCA to host special exhibits, programs at all branches for 2025 Korea Art Festival

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art announced Wednesday that it will host exhibitions and special programs across its four branches — Seoul, Gwacheon, Deoksugung and Cheongju — during the “2025 Korea Art Festival” next month.

2025.8.20

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Artist Kim Hee-soo's Nexon-game-inspired traditional compass [KOREA HERITAGE AGENCY]

Traditional craftworks inspired by Nexon games to be shown in Deoksu Palace exhibition

Traditional Korean craftworks inspired by Nexon's iconic games MapleStory, Mabinogi and The Kingdom of the Winds, will be showcased at Deoksu Palace for the special exhibition “Shaping Time: In Search of Another World" from Nov. 19.

2024.11.14

Dondeokjeon, a French-style building inside Deoksu Palace in central Seoul has been restored to its original state and will be open to the public from Tuesday. [CULTURAL HERITAGE ADMINISTRATION]

Historic Dondeokjeon restored to original state in Deoksu Palace

Dondeokjeon, a French-style building that sat on the grounds inside Deoksu Palace for only about three decades, was reconstructed from the ground up by the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) and will be opening to the public on Tuesday.

2023.9.25

[WHY] Beware fan death and evil mice doppelgangers

Superstitions in Korea warn people against electric fans that can kill you and clipping nails at night which will turn mice into doppelgangers. What are other Korean superstitions and where do they come from?

2022.10.15

A visitor takes a picture of apricot flowers from the second floor of Seokeodang, which is usually off-limits to visitors, inside Deoksu Palace in central Seoul, on Tuesday. [JOONGANG ILBO]

Deoksu Palace opens off-limits areas for limited time this spring

Deoksu Palace decided to open some of its off-limit zones until April 3 to allow visitors to enjoy different corners of the palace while spring flowers are in full bloom. Visitors will be able to enter inside halls such as Seokeodang, Jeukjodang ...

2022.3.30

An exhibition inside Deoksu Palace is currently available by taking a virtual tour inside Seokjojeon Hall. [CULTURAL HERITAGE ADMINISTRATION]

Take a virtual peek behind the closed doors of Deoksu Palace

One of the most bustling attractions all year round in Seoul are the city's royal palaces. Each with its own charm, the five royal palaces in central Seoul have been providing both Koreans and visitors from overseas with great scenery as well ...

2020.12.27

K-pop male duo Norazo performs an educational song about Joseon kings. The performance will be aired on the Royal Culture Festival's official YouTube page on Oct. 20. [KOREA CULTURAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION]

This year's Royal Culture Festival delivers the palaces to your doorstep

When it comes to promoting the country’s tradition and culture, the Korean government goes all out. It allowed K-pop act BTS to jump up and down on a state-designated treasure and gave the green light for a 275-ton crane to enter a royal palace ...

2020.10.18