The National Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea stated that an analysis of the data shows a growing interest among foreigners in traditional Korean culture.
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| A snowy scene at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea. (Source: Xinhua News Agency) |
On December 29th, the National Cultural Heritage Administration of South Korea announced that in 2023, the number of visitors to the four major palaces in Seoul – Gyeongbok Palace, Changdeok Palace, Changgyeong Palace, Deoksu Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, and the Joseon Dynasty tomb complex – reached 14,190,782.
This year's visitor numbers set a record high, increasing by 28.5% compared to last year, surpassing the 13,395,625 visitors recorded in all of 2019 – before the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak.
Previously, the number of visitors to palaces and tombs in 2020 and 2021 had decreased sharply, only reaching 5-6 million due to the impact of pandemic prevention measures.
Among the visitors to the palaces and tombs, the number of foreign visitors reached 1,957,971, an increase of 261.9% compared to 2022.
In particular, around 100,000 foreign visitors came to tour the palaces during the two Palace Culture Festivals held in the spring and autumn.
In 2024, the National Cultural Heritage Administration will continue to develop palace tour programs, shifting from a ticket-based system for popular events, such as night tours to Gyeongbok and Changdeok Palaces, to a lottery system; and implementing a text message notification service for booking results.
( According to VNA )
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