[Notice] Jungmyeongjeon Hall, Seokjojeon Hall, and the stratigraphic exhibition room of the Korean Empire History Museum are temporarily closed

In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, indoor viewing facilities such as Seokseokjeon Hall of the Korean Empire History Museum and Jungmyeongjeon Hall will be temporarily closed from February 25th (Tue) to March 8th (Sun), 2020.

Please understand that it is an inevitable measure for your life and safety, and we ask for your active cooperation.

In the future, the closure period will be announced separately as the spread of "COVID-19" subsides.

Director of Deoksugung Palace Management Office

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[Note] Guidance Notes on Temporary Suspension of Guidance Notes for the Prevention of COVID-19

Please refer to the following information on the suspension of the information commentary to prevent COVID-19.

1. Temporary suspension of guide commentary (including volunteer commentary)

- Period: February 8, 2020 (Sat) ~ When a separate announcement is made

※ "Volunteer commentary" is suspended from 2.7 (Friday, 10:30 and 14:15)

- Affected institutions: Four Grand Palace and Jongmyo Shrine, Sejong Relics, and Royal Tombs of Joseon

- In the case of reservation and commentary viewing, free viewing is conducted except for information commentary

2. Deoksugung Palace

- Suspension of commentary in all foreign languages, including Korean (from 2.8) ► ※ "Volunteer commentary" will be suspended from 2.7 (Friday) (10:30 and 14:15)

- Seokjojeon (1st and 2nd floors view) and Jungmyeongjeon commentary stop (from 2.4)

- Suspension of the ceremony of changing the gatekeepers of Deoksugung Palace and Sungnyemun (from 2.1)

※ However, the water level consciousness continues to operate (12:00 to 13:00 lunch time) Except) ► In front of the main gate of Deoksugung Palace: 10:00-16:00, Sungnyemun Square: 10:00-15:40