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Free entry at royal heritage sites

Jongmyo, Changdeok Palace and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty will offer free entry through July 19 ahead of the Unesco World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan.

2026.7.13

Visitors are guided into Seokjojeon Hall, the Western-style building on the grounds of Deoksu Palace, during a night tour. [KOREA HERITAGE AGENCY]

Cultural landmarks see popularity bump as K-culture expands beyond pop exports

Key historical and cultural landmarks of the Joseon royal family, such as palaces, royal tombs and the Jongmyo Shrine, are becoming popular with Koreans seeking to reconnect with their emotions.

2026.4.26

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The Jongmyo Shrine is seen in central Seoul on Nov. 18, 2025. [YONHAP]

Experts urge heritage impact assessment for Jongmyo Shrine as tensions over development continue

Heritage experts again called on the Seoul Metropolitan Government to assess the potential impact of a high-rise project near Jongmyo Shrine amid an ongoing dispute between local officials and heritage authorities over the development plan.

2026.3.25

The official emblem of the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

Heritage Service unveils Jongmyo-inspired Unesco World Heritage Committee emblem

The Korea Heritage Service on Wednesday unveiled the official emblem of the 48th session of the Unesco World Heritage Committee in Busan in July, inspired by the roof of Jongmyo Shrine’s main hall.

2026.3.25

A view of Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul and the adjacent ″Sewoon District 4″ redevelopment area [YONHAP]

Heritage agency slams move to advance high-rise plan near Jongmyo

Korea's cultural heritage agency on Monday reacted sharply to a move by the Seoul municipal authorities to allow high-rise buildings near the historic Jongmyo Shrine, reigniting a bitter feud over the Unesco World Heritage site.

2026.1.26

An aerial view of Sewoon District, an area around Jongmyo Shrine in Jung District, central Seoul [KIM SEONG-RYONG]

Does downtown Tokyo's transformation offer clues to Jongmyo development dispute?

Tokyo's high-rise redevelopment contrasts with Seoul's stalled Sewoon District project near Jongmyo Shrine, highlighting unresolved heritage disputes and inconsistent city policies that hinder progress despite efforts to revitalize the area.

2025.11.28

The redevelopment construction site of Jongmyo and Seun District 4 in Jongno District, central Seoul, as seen on Nov. 14 [NEWS1]

Seoul gov't criticizes Korea Heritage Service for not following World Heritage requirements for Jongmyo Shrine

The Seoul Metropolitan Government criticized the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) on Friday, claiming it had failed to properly follow procedures for three decades regarding the Unesco World Heritage status of Jongmyo Shrine.

2025.11.14

The photo shows broken roof tiles on the outer wall of Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul on Sept. 16. [YONHAP]

Man arrested for damaging roof tiles at Jongmyo Shrine

A man was arrested Saturday for allegedly damaging roof tiles on the outer wall of Jongmyo Shrine, a Unesco World Heritage site in central Seoul, officials said.

2025.9.21

Jongmyo Shrine in Jongno District, central Seoul [KOREA HERITAGE SERVICE]

[TREASURE] Main Hall of Jongmyo

Jongmyo is the place where successive royal tablets were stored. Jeongjeon, or main hall, is the central building of Jongmyo and was constructed during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910).

2024.12.31

Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul and dozens of other Korea heritage sites across the country will have free admission from Wednesday to Sunday. [YONHAP]

Cultural Heritage Administration celebrates name change with free entry to historical sites

Korea’s four royal palaces and Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul as well as 72 cultural heritage sites scattered across the country will be open to the public for free from Wednesday for five days.

2024.5.14