The ceremonial stage located in front of Gyeongbok Palace's Gwanghwamun gate in Seoul will open to the public this weekend after being restored to its original state for the first time in about a century. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) will hold a ceremony Sunday at Gwanghwamun Square near the historical site to mark the completion of the yearlong project to restore the "woldae." About 500 .
The Seoul Opera Ensemble (SOE) is set to debut Chi Hwa Seon, a contemporary opera composed by Lee Keun-hyoung, this October. Following a successful showcase in November 2022, this production delves into traditional Korean themes while integrating elements from global operas, aiming to expand the horizons of Korean opera.
Dondeokjeon, a Western-style building next to Deoksugung in central Seoul, opens to the public Tuesday after a six-year restoration. The building was once used as a royal guesthouse and venue for diplomatic events during the Korean Empire (1897-1910). The two-story structure, built between 1902 and 1903 during the reign of King Gojong to commemorate the 40th anniversary of his enthronement, was destroyed by the Japan.
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo (second from right) participates in a brushwork painting performance at the opening ceremony of Dondeokjeon in Seoul on Monday. Dondeokjeon, a Western-style building at Deoksugung, opened to the public Tuesday following a six-year restoration. The building was once used as a royal guesthouse and venue for diplomatic events during the Korean Empire (1897-1910). The two-story structure, buil.