A Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) legal text known as the "Daemyeongnyul" (The Great Ming Code), listed as a treasure in 2016, has been removed from the list after it was discovered that it had been purchased as a stolen book.
The excitement was palpable as thousands of culture enthusiasts and history buffs filled the grounds of Gyeongbok Palace on Monday morning, gathering for one of the country’s largest celebrations of national heritage.
Uiseong, North Gyeongsang became the first in the country to launch a Confucianism experience program where pets can accompany their owners.
Fourteen historical inventions including the turtle ship — used by Korea's revered admiral, Yi Sun-shin — will be granted honorary patents, according to the Korean Intellectual Property Office.
Shinsegae Department Store's new annex, "The Heritage," carefully preserves this history of the building, which survived the Korean War, in a remodel aiming for top-shelf luxury.
A visitor captures a photo of the vibrant lotus lanterns at Jogye Temple.
The Buddhist Hanging Scroll at Muryang Temple was designated a National Treasure on Thursday.
A 101-meter-long (331.4-feet-long) masterpiece of Korean wooden architecture, the Jeongjeon Hall at Jongmyo Shrine reopened to the public on Sunday after undergoing five years of restoration work.
A masterpiece of Joseon-era wooden architecture stretching 101 meters (331 feet) in length, the Main Hall of Jongmyo Shrine reopened to the public on April 20 after five years of restoration.
National Treasure Jeongjeon, the Main Hall of Jongmyo Shrine in Jongno District, central Seoul, will unveil its restored grandeur on April 20 after five years of extensive renovation.
Korea JoongAng Daily Sitemap
