Tag: Jongmyo

Tweet of the Day: Highrise Towers a Threat to Jongmyo Shrine?

GIKorea | November 12, 2025

1/ A crisis is brewing over Jongmyo, one of Korea's most sacred UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Seoul City approved high-rise towers up to 142m tall just 180m from the 600-year-old royal shrine, prompting the prime minister to make an emergency site visit today.

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— Raphael Rashid (@koryodynasty) November 10, 2025

Picture of the Day: Jongmyo Shrine Renovated

GIKorea | April 24, 2025

Renovated main hall of Jongmyo Shrine — Renovated main hall of Jongmyo Shrine
The main hall of Jongmyo Shrine is ready to be disclosed to the public on April 20, 2025, after massive renovation, in this photo provided by the Korea Heritage Service. (Yonhap)

Picture of the Day: Tablets on the Move

GIKorea | June 8, 2021

Jongmyo tablets moved for repair work — Jongmyo tablets moved for repair work
Officials move 49 spirit tablets of kings and queens of the Joseon Dynasty from Jongmyo Shrine in central Seoul to the nearby Changdeok Palace on June 5, 2021, to repair a pavilion housing them at the royal shrine. (Yonhap)

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