Experience the Beauty of Hanbok at the K-Royal Culture Festival (Oct. 9–13) - Expanded Hanbok and Traditional Culture Programs at Seoul’s Four Palaces (Advance reservations open at 12pm, September 23) - The Korea Heritage Service’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center, in collaboration with the Korea Heritage Agency, will host the 2024 K-Royal Culture Festival - Fall Edition from October 9 to 13 at Seoul’s four royal palaces: Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, and Deoksugung.   Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the K-Royal Culture Festival is the largest cultural heritage festival in Korea, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in traditional culture within the beautiful settings of the royal palaces. Held biannually in spring and fall, this year’s Spring Festival attracted over 600,000 domestic and international visitors.   This year’s Fall Festival, coinciding with Hangeul Day (a national holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet ‘Hangeul’) and the weekend, visitors can enjoy Hanbok experiences, lectures, exhibitions, and various interactive programs.   ▲ At Gyeongbokgung, various Hanbok-themed programs will be held as the main event for the nationwide campaign for promoting Korean traditional clothing. The "Walking of Royal Family," a reenactment of the royal family strolling through the palace, will be featured, along with various Hanbok-related cultural contents including Gugak (traditional Korean music) performances, all of which can be enjoyed amidst the evening ambiance of the palace during the “Hanbok Royal Banquet” on October 9. Visitors wearing Hanbok can enter the banquet free of charge, and advance reservation participants will receive a special gift. Additionally, various experience programs such as Hanbok accessory crafting and Hanbok digital caricatures can be joined through advance reservations or on-site registration.   Additionally, the Royal Tailor (Sanguiwon*) event at Gyeongbokgung will run from October 9-13 at Sujeongjeon Hall and Yungmuru Site, offering visitors the chance to explore the history of Hanbok and create Hanbok accessories. The Humanities Concert: Hanboks Worlds Apart, scheduled for October 10-11 at Heungbokjeon Hall, will explore the significance of Hanbok in historical films and documents. Furthermore, the exhibition Beautiful Hanbok Stories in K-Royal Palaces will showcase award-winning photographs of Hanbok from October 9-13 at Gyejodang Hall. The Hanbok Best Dresser Showcase, running from October 9-13 across all four palaces, will offer visitors a fully immersive Hanbok experience. Visitors can learn more about its role in preserving Hanbok culture. * The term "Sanguiwon" refers to the department responsible for managing royal clothing and daily items in the Joseon Dynasty.   The Palace Concert : Ballet x Sujecheon , which was first introduced in 2022, will return with an expanded program from October 10 to 13 at Jibokjae Hall. This crossover performance combining ballet and court music has received high praise, and for the fall festival, the audience capacity per session has been increased from 600 to 650 people, and the number of performances from 3 to 4 compared to the numbers of last year’s festival. Additionally, seats specifically for international visitors have been added to ensure more people can enjoy the performance (advance reservation required for both Korean and foreign participants). * International visitors can book tickets through Creatrip (creatrip.com) starting September 5.   ▲ At Changdeokgung, the popular Awakening the Morning Palace program, which was a hit during the spring festival, will return this fall from October 9-13. Visitors can take a peaceful morning stroll through the palace grounds, guided by the captivating stories of artist Lee Si-woo and historian Ahn Ji-young.   ▲ Changgyeonggung will host a special performance titled Peach Blossom: A Sorrowful Scene from October 11-13 at Myeongjeongjeon Hall. This original play, set in Changgyeonggung, explores historical figures such as King Yeongjo, Crown Prince Sado, King Jeongjo, and Lady Hyegyeong of the Pungsan Hong clan (Queen Heongyeong), creating a unique and emotional experience for the audience.   Visitors can also experience the Changgyeonggung Moonlight Lotus Show, a media art display set against the backdrop of Chundangji Pond, from October 9-13, and the Palace Concert: Classical Meets Pungryu at Tongmyeongjeon Hall from October 9-12. These events are open to the public without reservations.   ▲ For those unable to attend in person, the K-Royal Culture Festival will also offer online programs. Last year’s Genre Painting for All, which attracted online around 200,000 participants, returns under the theme Hanbok Royal Banquet from September 13 to October 27. Participants can create and share their own Hanbok-clad Joseon Dynasty characters on the Genre Painting for All website (pungsokdo.com).   Reservations for the 2024 K-Royal Culture Festival - Fall Edition will open at 12 p.m. on September 23 through Ticketlink (www.ticketlink.co.kr) on a first-come, first-served basis. Programs requiring prior reservations include parts of the Royal Tailor of Gyeongbokgung, Palace Concert : Ballet × Sujecheon, Awakening the Morning Palace, and Peach Blossom: A Sorrowful Scene. Free programs such as the Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Royal Banquet and the Humanities Concert: Hanboks Worlds Apart can be reserved in advance, with on-site registration also available.   Additionally, a limited edition K-Royal Palaces PASS will be available (4,000 passes in total), allowing unlimited visits to Seoul’s four major palaces, Gyeonghuigung and Jongmyo Shrine during the fall festival. This PASS includes one nighttime admission to Gyeongbokgung during the festival.   For more information, visit the Korea Heritage Service’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center website (royal.khs.go.kr), the Korea Heritage Agency website (kh.or.kr), and the K-Royal Culture Festival website (kh.or.kr/fest). You can also follow the official K-Royal Culture Festival Instagram (@royalculturefestival_official) or contact the Palaces and Tombs Program Information Center (☎ 1522-2295) or Ticketlink (☎ 1588-7890) for inquiries.   Meanwhile, from September 20 to October 13, a 20-second promotional video introducing the 2024 K-Royal Culture Festival – Fall Edition will be broadcast on major outdoor billboards around the Gwanghwamun area, with the cooperation of the Jongno-gu Office. Next year, promotional videos will feature not only the festival but also a wider range of Korean heritage sites, to be broadcast through major outdoor billboards in downtown Seoul (Jung-gu and Jongno-gu).   The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Korea Heritage Service hopes the K-Royal Culture Festival will offer a valuable opportunity for both Korean and international visitors to enjoy and gain a deeper understanding of the history and traditions embedded in Korean heritage. The center plans to continue to introduce innovative programs to actively promote the use of royal palaces and tombs.

Palace Concert – Ballet x Sujecheon (9th October-13th October, 2024) A crossover performance of Korean traditional music and ballet in the couryard of Jipokjae Hall, Gyeongbokgung Palace   - A proven esteemed performance sold out all sessions for two consecutive years   - A classical fusion of East and West performed by K-Arts Ballet Company and Korean music masters (70 minutes)   - From classical ballet to contemporary ballet, the “heavenly melody” of “Sujecheon” to the beloved gayageum masterpiece “Chimhyangmu,” this performance showcases the essence of Eastern and Western art.   - This concert does not provide commentary. (English commentary is not available).   Booking NOW on CREATRIP 💁‍   ① ENGLISH  ② Japan  ③ Taiwan  ④ Hong Kong

Korea’s largest cultural heritage festival set against the magnificent royal palaces the “2024 K-Royal Culture Festival” seeks volunteers, Goong-ee Doong-ee. The Autumn K-Royal Culture Festival offers a host of programs to immerse in Seoul’s royal palaces. We eagerly await your participation to guide visitors to every corner of the palaces!   1. Festival Details ○ Name: 2024 Autumn K-Royal Culture Festival ○ Period: 5 days, October 9 (Wed) – October 13 (SUN), 2024 ○ Location: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palac, Changgyeonggung Palace ○ Host: Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Korea Heritage Service ○ Organizer: Korea Heritage Agency   2. Eligibility ○ At least 18 years old, Korean citizen (and foreigners that can communicate in Korean) ※ Must be responsible for their own accommodation during the period ○ Must participate in major events, such as the opening ceremony, and must be able to actively participate during the festival period ○ (Preferred) have foreign language communication skills (English, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, etc.)   3. Recruitment Summary ○ Number of Recruitment: About 50 persons *including 10 non-Koreans quota ○ Activities: Provide support for the festival programs’ on-site operations, Plan and lead creative activities(team planning) ※ Reference: Goong-ee Doong-ee volunteers’ activities video (https://youtu.be/Tn_oBhZ8nLI) ○ Recruitment Schedule - Recruitment announcement and application submission : Aug 9 (FRI) - Aug 29 (THU) 23:00 - Announce results of application screening : Sep 5 (THU) 17:00 - Video interview submission(online interview) : Sep 5 (THU) - Sep 8 (SUN) 23:00 - Announce final results : Sep 13 (FRI) 17:00 ※ Application screen and final results announcement: available on K-Royal Culture Festival home page and via email   ○ Activity Schedule - Opening ceremony (required) : Sep 23 (MON) 16:00~20:00 ※ opening ceremony location: Korea Press Center(124 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul) - Plan team activities : Sep 25 (WED) - Oct 8 (TUE) - On-site activities : Oct 9 (WED) - Oct 13 (SUN) - End of Programs   4. Application ○ Online submission (Fill out Google Form application) - Korean Application : https://forms.gle/A8gNyg41atrpQfYYA - Foreigner Application : https://forms.gle/ZtiZ2PBdR56R147D8 ※ Application also available on K-Royal Culture Festival, the Korea Heritage Service, and the Korea Heritage Agency homepages. ○ Documents for submission - Application Screening (Round 1): Fill out and submit Google Form application - Video Interview (Round 2): Online video evaluation (applicants that have passed Round 1 will be contacted individually for further directions)   5. Volunteer’s Benefits ○ Approved volunteer hours (hours depend on each person’s on-site participation) ※ Must join 1365 Volunteer Portal (https://www.1365.go.kr) ○ Volunteer certification issued (must meet certification requirement; certification issued by President of Korea Heritage Agency) ○ Activity supply kits for K-Royal Culture Festival volunteers ○ Free admission to Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Changdeokgung Palace, and Jongmyo Shrine during festival period (admission is non-transferable) ○ Limited transportation expense and meals provided during on-site (offline) activity period ○ Eligible to be selected and awarded Excellent Volunteer ○ Official volunteer documents can be issued for college students participating during the week   6. Inquiries : 2024 Autumn K-Royal Culture Festival Volunteers Team(02-3210-4635) / royalculture1@kh.or.kr

Capture Your Perfect Hanbok Photos at the Four Major K-Royal Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine - Photo Contest “Beautiful Hanbok Stories in K-Royal Palaces” from August 5th to September 8th, 50 Winning Entries to Be Exhibited during the 2024 K-Royal Culture Festival - The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center of the Korea Heritage Service (KHS) and the Korea Heritage Agency (KHA) announce that they will host a photo contest themed "Beautiful Hanbok Stories in K-Royal Palaces" from August 5th until September 8th.   This contest, part of the tenth K-Royal Culture Festival, scheduled to take place from October 9th to 13th, 2024, seeks to spark interest in Korea's royal palaces and showcase the beauty of Hanbok, the nation's traditional attire.   The contest is open to all Korean citizens and international residents in Korea. Participants are invited to submit photos of wearing Hanbok, taken within the past year, at one of the four major palaces - Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung - or Jongmyo Shrine. The submission period runs from August 5th to September 8th. Entries can be submitted via the contest’s website (www.한복이야기사진공모.com). Each participant may submit up to two entries. More information on the contest can be found at the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center’s website (www.royal.khs.go.kr) or the K-Royal Culture Festival’s website (www.kh.or.kr/fest).   A judging panel will select 50 winners through a two-stage evaluation process. Winners will receive certificates and prizes:    The grand prize winner, awarded by the Administrator of KHS, will receive a custom-made premium Hanbok voucher worth KRW 2 million(approximately USD 1,446)  Two first prize winners, awarded by the Director General of KHS’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center and the President of KHA, will each receive a traditional craft gift set worth KRW 1 million(USD 723)  Three second prize winners, selected by the KHA President, will each receive a traditional craft gift set worth KRW 500,000(USD 362)  Five third prize winners, also selected by the KHA President, will each receive a traditional craft gift set worth KRW 300,000(USD 217)   The winning photos will be displayed at Gyeongbokgung Palace’s Gyejodang Hall from October 9 to 13 during the K-Royal Culture Festival. Visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful harmony between Hanbok and the historic palace settings.   In addition to the photo contest, the Royal Palaces and Tombs Center will offer various programs during the K-Royal Culture Festival to celebrate Hanbok’s unique beauty. These include interactive experiences and lectures. During the Hanbok Culture Week* (October 14th-20th, 2024), in collaboration with the Korea Craft & Design Foundation, there will be free Hanbok rentals and a commemorative photo event at Changgyeonggung Palace. These initiatives aim to promote the beauty of Hanbok and solidify its status as a hallmark of Korean culture.   * The Hanbok Culture Week is a nationwide cultural event held annually during the third week of October to promote the everyday wearing of Hanbok. The event is organized by the Korea Craft & Design Foundation (KCDF)

We are sorry to inform you some of our programs are cancelled due to rainy weather forecast on May 5. * As of 5.5. 11:30am Below is the list of cancelled programs so please check it out before visting K-royal culture festival. <Gyeongbokgung Palace> -A time travel, King Sejong(Palace Rookie, Royal Palace Daily Life, Heartfully Royal Palaces) *A time travel to the Joseon dynasty will be progressed as scheduled -Palace Concert: A performance by 100 Artists <Changdeokgung Palace> -Palace Concert:Adding Royal Court Dance to pungryu -Changdeokgung Palace, Moonlight Tour <Deoksugung Palace> -Royal Court Games Playroom(Some programs will be progressed inside) <Changgyeonggung Palace> - Gilnori: Traditional Performance Parade - Children's K-Royal Culture Festival: Palace Job Diaries(court chefs, Chwitadae band members, Puppet Show for Kids, Traditional Festa Performance, Royal Culture School for Teenagers) * Some of Palace job diaries(Painters, interpreters, doctors) will be progressed as schedule - Royal Court Games Playroom(Some programs will be progressed inside) - Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung Palace

- How to pick-up: K-Royal Palace PASS exchange voucher (QR) code (purchaser’s email) → Exchange for a physical PASS on-site (one-time only)     - Pick-up Location 1: K-Royal Culture Festival Information Center, Gyeongbokgung Palace (next to the Gyeongbokgung Palace Ticket Office by Gwanghwamun Gate) - Directions: 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Gyeongbokgung Station, Subway Line 4, Exit 5) - Period: Saturday, April 27 – Sunday, May 5, 2024, from 10:00 to 18:00   - Pick-up Location 2: Incheon International Airport (Terminal 1), the counter no.13 at the arrival hall - Period: Tuesday, April 23 – Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10:00 to 18:00