[Urgent] Information on temporarily extending the visit to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Chilgung Palace to prevent the spread of COVID-19

Hello. This is the Gyeongbokgung management office of the Palace Relics Headquarters of the Cultural Heritage Administration.

To implement strengthened quarantine measures related to "COVID-19"

We would like to inform you that we will extend the suspension of viewing Gyeongbokgung Palace and Chilgung Palace as follows.

■ Period: From June 15, 2020 (Monday) until a separate announcement is made

※ During the period, visits to Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine, Joseon Royal Tombs (including Sungnyemun Gate and Sajikdan) and the National Palace Museum are also temporarily suspended

We will announce the resumption of viewing separately.

Thank you for your cooperation in preventing the spread of COVID-19 infection in the region.