Joseon Royal Tombs to open free every Wednesday

The royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, a collection of UNESCO World Heritage sites, will be opened free of charge every Wednesday beginning this week as Korea moves to expand public access to its historic palaces and royal sites. The Korea Heritage Service said Tuesday that it would gradually expand free admission to royal heritage sites, in line with the government's broader "Culture Day" initiative. Until now, free admission had been offered on the last Wednesday of each month. Known collectiv

By The Korea Herald