Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Immersive art exhibition invites visitors to 'The Heritage Garden' in Gangneung and Las Vegas

An immersive art exhibition titled "The Heritage Garden" highlighting Korean heritage sites will take place in Gangneung, Gangwon, as well as in Las Vegas.

2024-11-04

Old Korean Legation in Washington recognized as U.S. cultural heritage site

The Old Korean Legation in Washington was officially added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) said Wednesday.

2024-09-11

'Royal Palaces of Korea' to showcase traditions and culture to marginalized groups

The Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency will host an event to promote ancient royal culture to marginalized groups in Daejeon and South Chungcheong.

2024-08-26

항일 독립투쟁의 고난 담은 의병 문서, 조국으로 돌아오다

The Korea Heritage Service announced Wednesday that it has successfully repatriated from Japan and the United States three sets of cultural artifacts tied to the nation’s struggle for independence. The three artifacts are: two scrolls consisting...

2024-08-23

Reservations to open for special night tours of Gyeongbok and Changdeok palaces in Seoul

Special evening events in the Gyeongbok and Changdeok palaces featuring traditional food, theater and architecture are slated to kick off next month, according to hosts the Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency on Monday.

2024-08-19

'Goong-ee Doong-ees' wanted: K-Royal Culture Festival looking for volunteers

The Korean Heritage Service and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation are looking for "Goong-ee Doong-ee" volunteers for the 2024 Fall K-Royal Culture Festival scheduled to run from Oct. 9 to 13.

2024-08-09

Japanese mines registered with Unesco after Seoul, Tokyo agree on history descriptions

The Sado mines, a site associated with the large-scale forced labor of Koreans during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea, was registered as a Unesco World Heritage site Saturday.

2024-07-28

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Discovering Daegu's hot spots and hidden gems

From night tours and bustling markets to tranquil parks and historic sites, Daegu offers a blend of cultural heritage and modern excitement.

2024-07-26

Korean Heritage Media Art series to explore renowned fortresses and figures

The 2024 Korean Heritage Media Art exhibitions will feature media art installations at various heritage sites from August to October. The exhibition will showcase works related to significant historical figures and periods in Korean history.

2024-07-24

Gov't loosens restrictions on sales of Korean art and heritage items

Art collectors can now freely export and sell Korean artworks created after 1946, a practice that was previously restricted unless specifically permitted by the government.

2024-07-23