Notification of cancellation of the replacement ceremony for the chief gatekeeper of Gyeongbokgung Palace (August 16, 2014)

We would like to inform you that the replacement ceremony of the chief gatekeeper of Gyeongbokgung Palace, which is being held at Gwanghwamun and Heungryemun Square in Gyeongbokgung Palace, will not be held on August 16, 2014 (Sat) due to the "Francisco Pope's visit to Korea."

Please understand that this event will be canceled only on August 16th to prevent safety accidents caused by road control and spectators' collection on the day of the event, and that it will proceed normally.

If you have any other questions, please contact the gatekeeper shift awareness team (02-3210-1645) of the Korea Cultural Heritage Protection Foundation.