Royal historic sites in Seoul had 2.27m foreign visitors in H1

Joseon era palaces and Jongmyo Shrine had 7.41 million visitors in the first half of this year, 30.6 percent of whom were foreign nationals, according to the Korea Heritage Service Thursday. The number of visitors increased by 6.6 percent compared to the same period last year, indicating a boost in popularity for the palaces Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung and Deoksugung and Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul, which are all designated as historical sites by the government. The number

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many total visitors did the royal sites receive in H1?

The royal sites received 7.41 million visitors in the first half of the year.

What percentage of visitors were foreign nationals?

30.6 percent of the visitors were foreign nationals.

Which palaces are included in the royal historic sites?

The palaces include Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, and Deoksugung.

How much did the visitor numbers increase compared to last year?

The number of visitors increased by 6.6 percent compared to the same period last year.