Joseon era palaces and Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul recorded 7.41 million visitors in the first half of the year, with 30.6 percent being foreign nationals, marking a 6.6 percent increase.

A performance offering a rare look at a state ritual once performed by royal women of the Joseon Dynasty will take place at Jongmyo Shrine later this month. The 2026 'Jongmyo Myohyeollye' program will be presented as a musical.

A prolonged dispute over high-rise construction near Seoul's Jongmyo shrine highlights the city's need for a sustainable framework to balance historic preservation with urban regeneration efforts.

Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Seoul, has been chosen as the official symbol for the 2026 World Heritage Committee session to be held in Busan, South Korea, in July.

South Korea's solemn Joseon Dynasty royal rite, the Jongmyo Daeje, is scheduled for May 3 at Jongmyo Shrine. The event will feature expanded seating and live broadcasts to engage the public.