Historic sites in Seoul connected with the Joseon era (1392-1910) during last week’s four-day Lunar New Year holiday saw more than twice the number of visitors the previous year, according to the Cultural Heritage Administration on Monday. Seoul’s four main royal palaces Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung and the royal tombs as well as the Jongmyo Shrine drew a total of 534,.
SEOUL, South Korea, 8 July 2021: The 2021 Visit Korean Heritage Campaign kicks off its second year with a broader range of programmes than the first edition in 2020.
The Campaign, hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration
and organized by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, rediscovers the value
and appeal of cultural heritages across Korea. It also promotes Korea as a safe
travel destination in the post-Covid-19 era.
Korea in Fashion – A Princess’s Dream (Changdeokgung & Changgyeonggung Palaces), provided by the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation.
Professor Kyoung-duk Seo, an expert in promoting Korea overseas, joins the campaign to execute its global initiative. He will participate in an overseas advertisement and broadcasting project promoting Korea’s tangible and intangible heritage and the country’s proud culture in five global cities.