Seoul's Palaces and Jongmyo Shrine Are Free Until November 15
Published October 29, 2026
From October 29 to November 15, 2026, admission is free at Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, Jongmyo Shrine, and the Joseon royal tombs.
What you need to know
- The free entry is part of the Korea Grand Festival, a nationwide shopping festival the government holds from October 29 to November 15, 2026.
- The Secret Garden tour at Changdeokgung is not included. It still needs its own ticket (5,000 won for adults).
- Jongmyo Shrine is open for free walk-in visits on every open day. Normally, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, you can only enter on a timed guided tour.
- Regular closing days still apply. Gyeongbokgung and Jongmyo close on Tuesdays (November 3 and 10). Changdeokgung, Changgyeonggung, Deoksugung, and the royal tombs close on Mondays (November 2 and 9).
Full details in the guide. Seoul guide: the palaces is up to date with this change.
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