There aren't many Buddhist or Confucianist shrines left in Korea--Especially authentic ones that aren't on the tourist map. I ...

The Jongmyo Shrine is one of the most unique things to see in Seoul because it features the spirit tablets of the deceased kings and queens of South Korea. It was built during the Joseon period ...

Hwangungu Shrine, located in Jung-gu, is one example, but its rich history means that it merits not getting lost among the many wonderful sightseeing options in South Korea’s capital. Hwangungu Shrine ...

The shrine was later destroyed during the 16th-century Japanese invasion of Korea but rebuilt during the 17th century. Little has changed since. The structure is composed of multiple buildings ...

By Gil Kyuyoung With the cold winter weather subsiding and warm spring air approaching, the Korea Tourism Organization ...

Here is some background on the shrine for Japan’s war dead and its impact on the country’s relations with China and both North and South Korea. Established in 1869 in a leafy urban enclave ...

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing criticism from South Korea and China which view the shrine as a symbol of Japan's ...

This April, a splendid ceremony themed around flowers will grace the Spring K-Royal Culture Festival at Korea's royal palaces ...

TOKYO (Reuters): Nearly 100 Japanese lawmakers from several political parties visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine for war dead in Tokyo on Tuesday (Dec 7), prompting the South Korean ...