Gyeongbokgung Palace and Joseon Royal Tombs: Admission Fee Hike Proposed Starting Next January..Announcement Expected in November

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Admission fees for major palaces including Gyeongbokgung Palace and Deoksugung Palace, as well as Joseon Royal Tombs, will be increased starting next January.

The Korea Cultural Heritage Administration announced at the second-half major work report held at Cheong Wa Dae on the 5th that "currently, admission fees for Gyeongbokgung Palace and Changdeokgung Palace are 3,000 won per adult, while those for Changgyeonggung Palace and Deoksugung Palace are 1,000 won. Admission fees for Joseon Royal Tombs range from 500 won to 2,000 won, and have not been increased since 2005."

It further stated that "new standards for palace and tomb admission fees will be announced in November and are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027."

Additionally, the Palace and Tomb Heritage Division of the Korea Cultural Heritage Administration explained that "in the first half of this year, a total of approximately 7.41 million visitors visited the four major palaces and Jongmyo Shrine, showing a consistent annual increase. However, it has been pointed out that admission fees are low compared to similar cultural heritage sites abroad."

The Korea Cultural Heritage Administration plans to establish specific standards based on the results of a feasibility study and through a public forum.

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