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With K-Royal Culture Festival, regal history of Seoul’s palaces come to life with music, reenactments

The twice-annual event is returning for the fall, with programs depicting life in ancient times and special accommodation for foreign visitors.

2026.9.3

A close-up view of the wooden reservoir at Jangmisanseong Fortress in Chungju, North Chungcheong is seen in a photo taken on Sept. 1.

1,600-year-old reservoir in Chungju sheds new light on Baekje period

Archaeologists found the reservoir at the Jangmisanseong Fortress on Mount Jangmi, an important defensive stronghold for the kingdom controlling the region.

2026.9.2

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AI patrol robots to guard Deoksu Palace, royal tombs in expanded trial

Two AI-powered robots will test autonomous safety patrols at Deoksu Palace and Goyang's West Five Royal Tombs through November.

2026.8.22

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Sewoon redevelopment faces fresh heritage review after two-year stalemate near Jongmyo Shrine

Heritage authorities will reconsider a plan to preserve Joseon-era relics, a key step before construction can begin at the contested site in central Seoul.

2026.8.17

Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun throws first pitch for Dodgers

Tomorrow X Together's Yeonjun performed five songs for Korean Heritage Night before throwing the ceremonial first pitch.

2026.8.16

Independence activist Ahn Jung-geun's final prison calligraphy unveiled

A rare 1910 work by independence activist Ahn Jung-geun returned from Japan and was shown publicly for the first time.

2026.8.13

2026 Hanbok Expo to take place at DDP

A total of 149 hanbok (traditional Korean attire) vendors will participate in the event, which will be divided into themed sections, including a special exhibit, a business showcase and a sales area.

2026.8.11

Traditional toilet space at Seonam Temple in Suncheon, South Jeolla

Flush with history: Three century-old Buddhist temple toilets to get heritage status

The facilities, still in full operation, expand the concept of heritage by including everyday living spaces, the designator said.

2026.8.4

Unesco World Heritage Committee draws to close with 25 new sites added

The first gathering in Korea ended after 10 days with an expanded Korean tidal flats listing and debate over endangered sites.

2026.7.29

Visitors crowd the 'K-Heritage House' set up at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Center in Busan on July 24.

K-Heritage House draws 52,000 in Busan during Busan Unesco session

The showcase pavilion for Korea’s heritage has attracted more than 52,000 visitors during the country's first Unesco World Heritage Committee session being held in Busan.

2026.7.26