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Jongno-gu in Seoul is home to several major tourist attractions, including Insa-dong with its antique shops and traditional cafes, Gyeongbokgung, the main royal palace of the Joseon era built in 1395, and Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. With traditional Korean architecture standing among modern, glass-clad skyscrapers, the Jongno district is an exciting destination where old meets new. The smal...

The red plum blossoms at Hwaeomsa, a temple on the slopes of Jirisan in South Jeolla Province, have been designated as a natural monument, Hwaeomsa said Friday. Hwaeomsa is one of the 25 head temples run by the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism. The temple is recognized as a cultural heritage site, as it is already home to two other natural monuments -- a winter-flowering cherry tree (natural monument No. 38) and wild p...

The “gumiho,” a shape-shifting nine-tailed fox, has solidified its position as a character that symbolizes captivating beauty, replacing one of the best-known royal concubines of the Joseon era, Jang Ok-jung , more widely known as Jang Hui-bin. Born to a middle-class family, Jang worked as a lady attendant in the palace and eventually became a consort of King Sukjong, the 19th king of Joseon. The tales of...

Busan in South Korea is full of beautiful sites to see around the city. Here’s five of the best places to check out during your visit.

Its not every day that youre in awe of a building or even a stone structure, but its not every day that you visit Hwaeom Temple. From the Iljumun at the entrance to the three-story stone pagoda up the hillside, and all of the Treasures and National Treasures in between, there is something to amaze the senses at every turn.

Historical K-dramas speak to the soul. Whether it be romance, family, or fighting for justice, historical shows explain topics in a vivid and realistic way. Viewers come across some programs with the most heart-wrenching plots that they never saw coming. From “Queen for Seven Days” to “Love in the Moonlight,” it’s time to place a

These charming fortresses and royal palaces in South Korea will take you back in time and give you a few lessons on the country's rich history.

Presidential office relocation expected to usher in era of Yongsan

The National Palace Museum brings the vanished world of the Joseon dynasty who ruled Korea for more than 500 years back to life, writes Andrew Russeth

[Joseon Images] The haunting of Gyeonghui Palace