Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung Palace Light of Harmony upon the waters of Changgyeonggung Palace Night falls, Changgyeonggung Palace shimmers as a wordless dialogue with the Palace unfolds along the water’s edge, in the twilit hours all that the eye sees are flickering forms in this Palace where we leave behind time and space to commune with the light of harmony in full bloom. 1. Event Period : 2025. 3. 7.(Fri) ~ 12. 31.(Wed)    ※ Except every Monday (palace closure) 2. Event Time   ○ 2025. 3. 7.(Fri) ~ 4.13.(Sun) 19:00 ~21:00   ○ 2025. 4. 15.(Tue) ~ 5. 18.(Sun) 20:00 ~ 21:00   ○ 2025. 5. 20.(Tue) ~ 9. 9.(Tue) 20:00 ~ 21:00   ○ 2025. 9. 10.(Wed) ~ 11. 8.(Sun) 19:00 ~21:00   ○ 2025. 11. 9.(Tue) ~ 12. 31.(Wed) 19:00 ~21:00 3. Venue : Changgyeonggung Palace 4. Inquiries   ○ Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, Royal Palace Utilization Program, Call Center (1522-2295) 5. Program Information Scenic Experience I “A Waterway for Dialogue” (Entrance) The pine tree that bore witness to the history of the Palace glows in communion with light in a space designed around the Chinese logogram for conversation "話" which serves as a unifying visual motif. For a moment visitors leave the current era behind to enter into a profound, silent dialogue with the Palace in its time. Scenic Experience II “Moonlight Lotus Show" (Large Chundangji Pond) The logogram “花” — blossoming — is the visual motif giving meaning to the light ripples upon Chundangji Pond as a harmonization of both the visible and invisible beauty of Changgyeonggung Palace. The triumphs and tragedies of the Palace are given form as threads of light weaving through the water's surface into a flower of harmony and peaceful coexistence that will blossom as petals of water- drops and light in the heart of modern man. Scenic Experience III "Silver-white Light" (Baeksongnamu) The logogram “畵” that means “to color” serves as the central motif of “Silver-white Light” that compares the silvery white bark of Baeksongnamu — the living witness to Changgyeonggung Palace history — to the old age of the palace. As chromatic light colors the tree's white bark, we are taken back in time to when the Palace was in its glory. Scenic Experience IV “Light of Harmony" (Daeonsil) Extracting the design motif from the logogram “華", meaning “to emit light”, this light installation transforms the Daeonsil (Great Glass Greenhouse) into a treasure chest floating above an illuminated water surface. The Daeonsil being both a symbol of modern architectural advances in the Joseon era and the tragedy of cultural destruction through Imperialism effectively conveys the principles of harmony and transmutation as embodied by Changgyeonggung Palace in this iteration as an instrument of light bringing together Korea's traditional and early modern experiences. Scenic Experience V “Water's Breath” (Small Chundangji Pond) The logogram that describes loveliness, "婲", provides the visual motif here. Almost hidden amongst the thick foliage of Changgyeonggung Palace, the calm surface of the Small Chundangji Pond echoes the delicate musical notes and light from this installation to make palpable the bittersweet memories and emotions etched into every surface in the Palace. Scenic Experience VI "Light of Harmonious Community and Peace" (Stroll Path) Forces of transmutation engage our senses as we stroll down the light-strewn path inspired by the logogram for harmonious unity and peace, "訸". Transmutation as expressed here means the healing and sublimation of the joys and pains of the past, the conflict and discord of the present; down this path of harmonious community and peace. It speaks to us, living in today's world, of transmuting past time, the present moment, and the laughter, tears, and strife to come as we walk with the Light of Harmonious Community and Peace. Scenic Experience VII "Lightful Waters of Virtuous Influence" (Exit) The seventh installation represents the lightful waters of rebirth. Through the logogram "和" meaning harmonious unity, the Palace and its message of unity and rebirth are brought forth. Light unfurls along a specially installed waterway of light, and as the emblematic patterns of Changgyeonggung Palace emerge we begin to feel the irresistible energy of rebirth. Scenic Experience VIII “The Eternal Palace” (Exit) Taking as the central motif the logogram "化" used here to mean "to become light", the installation work is designed to more deeply engrave this nocturnal dialogue with the Palace and refresh the splendor and harmony of the grounds in the minds of the visitors before they go back to the real world. Words to remember the Palace by float upon the scarlet Lightful Waters of Virtuous Influence, forming a rich and intricate language. Savoring this language of light with which the Palace spoke to us, and gazing inward at the Light of Harmony the Palace has slipped into our hearts.

(The list is arranged in alphabetical order.) The Final Selection Announcement for Global Ambassadors of KHA 2025 Name The last digits of the phone number *** RENEE 0993 *** OTHMAN 2591 *** ALYSSA 0632 *** ELENA 8890 *** MARIAM 8402 *** AGATA 6726 *** JULIA 1585 *** SHERWIN 8015 *** HERNANDO 6481 *** SHALABY 0611 □ The Appointment Schedule: March 27(Thu), 2025    ※ Further details will be communicated to you via email. □ Inquiries: KHA PR Team (02-3011-2604/genie0104@kh.or.kr)

  1. Recruitment Overview   ○ Eligibility : All foreign nationals currently residing in Korea   ○ Qualifications     - Non-Korean nationals who comply with the Immigration Act of Korea and have no current issues with their residency status.     - Individuals who will be residing in Korea through at least the end of November 2025 and have an interest in promoting Korean national heritage on the global stage     - Must operate at least one personal social media account under their own name with a public (not private) setting   ○ Preferred Candidates     - Individuals willing to actively participate in promotional videos, media interviews, and other recorded activities     - Individuals who energetically manage personal social media accounts such as Instagram or YouTube     - Proficiency in Korean is preferred (official meetings will be conducted in Korean)   ○ Number of Recruits : Up to 10 individuals   ○ Application Period : February 24 (Mon) – March 9 (Sun), 2025   ○ Ambassador Activity Period : April – November 2025 (8 months)   ○ Activities: Participation in the KHA’s official social media content and online content creation (videos, photos, etc.)   ○ Benefits: A stipend provided in the form of KHmall credits (cash payments not available)     * KHmall credits can be used on the KHmall website (https://www.khmall.or.kr/). 2. Application Process   ○ How to Apply: Submit application via Google Forms   ○ URL: https://forms.gle/xk866LaJEpPtTRm29 3. Key Dates   ○ Screening Schedule: March 13 (Thu), 2025     - Documents will be reviewed, and phone interviews may be conducted as needed.   ○ Final Selection Announcement: March 21 (Fri), 2025 (tentative)      * Those selected will be contacted on an individual basis.   ○ Appointment Ceremony & Orientation: March 28 (Fri), 2025, 14:00 / Venue: National Intangible Cultural Heritage Training Center (Samseong-dong, Seoul)     * The above schedule may change based on internal circumstances. 4. Inquiries : KHA PR Team (02-3011-2604 / genie0104@kh.or.kr)

The Korean national heritage media art exhibition titled “The Heritage Garden - Threads of Connection” jointly held by the Korea Heritage Service (Administrator Choi Eung-cheon) and the Korea Heritage Agency (President Choi Young-chang) at ARTE MUSEUM Gangneung, Korea (from Nov. 12, 2024) and ARTE MUSEUM Las Vegas, USA (from Nov. 19, 2024) will be held for two more months until February 20, 2025. It will also be held at ARTE MUSEUM Jeju from December 22, 2024. The exhibition “The Heritage Garden - Threads of Connection” utilizes the digitalized data of the Korean National Heritage 3D Assets to provide an immersive experience of national heritages along with the beautiful images and sounds, having been well-received for opening up new opportunities for utilizing Korean national heritages and visited by approximately 69,0000 Koreans and foreigners.   * Gangneung: 36,859(as of December 17) / Las Vegas 32,860(as of December 16) For further information about the exhibition, please visit the website of the Korea Heritage Agency (www.kh.or.kr), or contact the Korea Heritage Agency’s Content Project Team (☎ 02-2270-1282). The Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency will continue to endeavor to present media exhibitions combining cutting-edge technology and Korean national heritages in order to promote the value and beauty of Korean national heritages not only in the country but all over the world as well.

- UNESCO, recognized the role of Jang-making practice in fostering peace and a sense of belonging within communities and promoting cultural diversity “Knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to jang-making in the Republic of Korea” has at last made it into the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The decision was made in the afternoon of December 3, 2024 local time at the 19th Session of the Inter-Governmental Committee under way in Asuncion, Paraguay from December 2 to December 7, 2024.  The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Committee acknowledged the communal act of jang-making, noting that this shared practice fosters peace and a sense of belonging within communities. Further, jang-making has been recognized by the Committee for its significant contribution to promoting cultural diversity and for raising global awareness of intangible cultural heritage.  The successful inscription of jang-making in the Republic of Korea is a product of a joint effort by the Korea Heritage Service, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Korean Food Promotion Institute and various civic organizations. This achievement underscores the importance of collaboration between governmental and non-governmental entities in safeguarding and promoting our intangible cultural heritage.  With this inscription, the Republic of Korea now holds a total of 23 elements on the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Moving forward, we will continue our efforts to promote our traditional culture to the international community and contribute to the promotion of cultural diversity and human creativity in accordance with the UNESCO Convention. K-Heritage Series Book > Knowledge, beliefs, and practices related to jang-making in the Republic of Korea https://www.kh.or.kr/brd/board/1466/L/menu/1465?brdType=R&thisPage=1&bbIdx=117143&searchField=&searchText=

Operated by the Korea Heritage Agency (president: Choi Young-chang), Korea House, has been newly recognized with three blue ribbons in the Blue Ribbon Survey: Best Restaurants in Seoul 2025. First published in 2005, the Blue Ribbon Survey is Korea’s original domestic restaurant guidebook. It selects restaurants based on assessments from both the general public and expert panels by assigning a number of ribbons that reflects the quality of the establishment. In the recently released Blue Ribbon Survey: Best Restaurants in Seoul 2025, Korea House received the top distinction of three ribbons. *One ribbon: a place worth revisiting / Two ribbons: a place worth recommending to others / Three ribbons: a place demonstrating the finest expertise in its field According to Best Restaurants in Seoul 2025, a total of forty-one restaurants in Seoul were selected, with six newly earning the prestigious three ribbons. Korea House is the only fine dining establishment based on royal court cuisine to be included, joining restaurants such as Mitou, Solbam, and Kang Minchul Restaurant. Korea House offers an elegant menu rooted in the royal court cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty. It is guided by the ongoing research of Culinary Advisor Cho Hee-sook and Kim Do-seop, a certified trainee in royal cuisine and the head of the Hansik Food Research Team at the Korea Heritage Agency. As well as studying royal culinary traditions and traditional cooking methods as recorded in ancient cookbooks, Korea House seeks out rare ingredients grown in Korea and incorporates them into newly developed dishes, contributing to the preservation and dissemination of traditional Korean table d’hôte (hanjeongsik). This fall, Korea House is presenting a fine dining experience themed around royal tribute offerings. It is also hosting events such as Autumn Gohojae and Autumn Nights: Gohojae as You Like It for enjoying royal confectionaries with tea. It is offering the Korean Cuisine Academy course to introduce royal cuisine and regional traditional foods to both locals and international visitors. Korea House will continue to remain dedicated to preserving and promoting royal court cuisine. Reservations for Korea House dining can be made via the “Catchtable” mobile app or by contacting the reservation desk at +82-2-2266-9101. For more information, visit the Korea House website at www.kh.or.kr/kh