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Joseon-era woodblocks used to print major literary collections are set to return home

Three woodblocks from the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) that were used to print major literary collections — all purchased as souvenirs by U.S. nationals in the early 1970s — are set to return home after being donated by their owners.

2026-02-09

7th century flute, wood tablets surface at Buyeo excavation site

A bamboo flute that offers a rare clue to the soundscape of the Baekje Dynasty (18 B.C. to A.D. 660) some 1,400 years ago was unearthed at the site of the royal palace in Sabi, the third and final capital of Baekje.

2026-02-05

Korea Heritage Service initiates process to add Seoul's fortress walls to Unesco World Heritage List

The Korea Heritage Service (KHS) recently submitted a nomination dossier to the Unesco World Heritage Centre to inscribe the fortifications of Hanyang on the World Heritage List, the agency said Friday.

2026-01-30

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.

2026-01-26

Korea Heritage Service files complaint against ex-first lady for misusing historical sites

The Korea Heritage Service has filed a police complaint against former first lady Kim Keon Hee for using state-managed cultural heritage sites for private purposes, following an internal audit that found misconduct, the agency said on Wednesday.

2026-01-21

BTS's March performance in Gwanghwamun conditionally approved

K-pop boy band BTS will hold a comeback performance in Gwanghwamun in March as the Korea Heritage Service on Tuesday approved the septet's performance near heritage sites in central Seoul.

2026-01-20

Air Macau publication draws criticism over labeling Changdeok Palace 'Chinese-style architecture'

An in-flight guidebook distributed by Air Macau has drawn criticism after it described Changdeok Palace, one of Korea’s five royal palaces, as an example of Chinese architecture.

2026-01-13

Korean traditional goods sales hit record high amid 'Demon Hunters' boom

Sales of traditional Korean cultural products hit an all-time high last year, boosted by the global popularity of the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" (2025), government data showed Friday.

2026-01-02

Korea urges Japan to fulfill its pledge on Unesco-listed forced labor site

Korea urged Japan on Monday to follow through on its pledge to fully reflect the history of a Unesco-listed heritage site linked to wartime forced labor.

2025-12-16

Cultural heritage program celebrates 10 billion won in contributions from Riot Games

Riot Games Korea’s annual donations to the Korea Heritage Service under its "Cultural Heritage Guardians" program surpassed 10 billion won ($6.8 million) for the first time this year, becoming the first company in Korea to reach the milestone.

2025-12-03