The Main Hall of Jongmyo Shrine — a National Treasure — reopened to the public on April 20 after five years of restoration.

Online reservations for a Joseon-era (1392-1910) ancestral rite ceremony combining royal music and dance at Jongmyo shrine in ...

This photo of Jeongjeon Jehyang ritual is proivded by the Korea Heritage Service (KHS). SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The ...

SEOUL, April 5 (Yonhap) -- Supporters of former President Yoon Suk Yeol gathered Saturday to protest the Constitutional Court's ruling that removed him from office, urging Yoon's immediate return and ...

There are some intriguing programmes on offer. South Korea’s National Gugak Center will present Jongmyo Jeryeak: Rituals For Royal Ancestors, a rare opportunity to see a music and dance ancestor ...

Themed with pear blossom admiration and China-chic experience, the event integrates ecological sightseeing, cultural heritage, and rural revitalization, attracting tens of thousands of tourists. The ...

Forty-nine ancestral tablets from the royal courts of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the Korean Empire (1897-1910) will be returned to Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul. The Korea Heritage Service on April ...

Today, Jeongseon villagers celebrate spring by holding an annual festival dedicated to the native flower, and this year marks the event’s 19th anniversary. This year's festival, co-organized by ...

UISEONG, South Korea, March 26 (Yonhap) -- A firefighting helicopter with one pilot crashed Wednesday while battling a large wildfire in the southeastern county of Uiseong, killing the pilot, ...

The National Gugak Center is set to embark on a tour across Asia this year, with performances of Jongmyo Jeryeak planned for Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. Jongmyo Jeryeak is a royal ceremonial ...