1. Dates : Aug 23 – Sep 17, 2025 (Closed on Mondays) 2. Hours : 10:00 - 20:00 (Last Entry: 19:00) 3. Venue : DDP Exhibition Hall 2, Design Dulegil B 4. Host : Korea Heritage Service National Heritage Industry Development Team, Shin Sunghee, Kim Younghee, Park Jiyoon, Park Jinkyoung 5. Organizer : Korea Heritage Agency Cultural Heritage Project Department Kim Soonho, Lee Ji Yeon, Choi Hyojin, Kim Juyoung, Bak Jihyun “How should the heritage of this land be defined?” Heritage has long been regarded as something to be preserved, frozen in time. However, heritage is not simply an object that bears witness to the past.  It is a collective memory that traverses eras and a cultural product of a community’s accumulated imagination about the future. We encounter this ‘old future’ when the traces of time that have passed penetrate the sensibilities of today and reasoning for tomorrow. Heritage is not the end of the past, but the potential of imagination about the future. In 2024, the South Korean government changed the terminology and concept from ‘cultural property’ to ‘national heritage,’ setting a new institutional milestone regarding national heritage.  This is a declaration that the country will expand heritage from merely an object of preservation into a public asset that all citizens can enjoy, imagine, and reconstruct. This is also a commitment to develop a new heritage system that encompasses the memories of future generations, alongside cultural, natural, and intangible heritage.  The HERITAGE: THE FUTURE FANTASY exhibition was planned in this transitional phase, interpreting the significance of heritage through audiovisual and digital senses. Through this exhibition, media art and video materials that have been accumulated over the years by the Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency are woven into a single narrative. The aim is to reimagine national heritage as sustainable content, which combines tangible heritage, media art, performances, and kinetic art. The exhibition shines a new light on the potential of cultural, natural, and intangible Heritage of Korea. The magnificent records written on the Uigwe (The Royal Protocols of the Joseon Dynasty); the radiant light and glistening water of Korea’s landscapes; the dignified touch and craftsmanship of traditional artisans; and the flowing wave of continuity embodied in heritage all raise the questions: “What memories will we inherit?”, “To what future can these  memories lead?” Heritage no longer dwells in the past. This exhibition proposes new possibilities for heritage through a combination of digital sensibilities, expanded temporality, and responsive technology and imagination. In HERITAGE: THE FUTURE FANTASY, national heritage is not static within the time frame but is on a journey towards a fantastical future. ○ INTRO   ○ SECTION 1 - ENDLESS DOCUMENT ○ SECTION 2 - ETERNAL LANDSCAPE ○ SECTION 3 - INFINITE MASTERPIECE ○ SECTION 4 - TIMELESS LEGACY INTERACTIVE ZONE ○ OUTRO ○ DESIGN DULEGIL GOODS SHOP

The exhibition, Once Upon a Day of Lady Kim with K-craft, runs from September 11 to 23 at Arta Gallery. Framed around the imagined daily life of “Lady Kim,” it showcases the resilience, beauty, and wisdom of Korean women through traditional craft. Visitors will encounter 192 works across 91 categories by master artisans and intangible heritage successors. Highlights include a gold-and-silver inlaid peony wedding chest by a holder of national intangible cultural heritage Ipsajang (Silver or gold inlaying) Hong Jeong-sil, a set of traditional garments by a holder of national intangible cultural heritage Chimseonjang (needlework) Koo Hye-ja, and a comb case by a holder of national intangible cultural heritage Duseokjang(metal craft) Kim Geuk-cheon. The exhibition is arranged into themed spaces reflecting different aspects of women’s lives, including personal adornment, household craftwork, and family traditions, offering audiences a vivid glimpse into how Korean women’s artistry has been woven into daily life for generations. Hands-on activities will also be offered at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) on September 13 and 14, including knot craft, embroidery pouch making, and a Hanbok experience. These programs are free of charge and open to the public, with participation available on-site without advance reservation. 1. Exhibition   ○ Title : Once Upon a Day of Lady Kim with K-craft   ○ Dates : September 11(Thu)-23(Thu), 10:00-18:00   ○ Location : Arta Gallery, Toronto, Canada   ○ Ticket Price : Free Admission   ○ Artwork : 192 works, including traditional Korean crafts by YuSeon-Ok (Holder of Korea National Intangible Cultural Heritage Sedge Weaving) and Seo Shin-Jeong (Holder of Korea National Intangible Cultural Heritage Bamboo Case Weaving) and contemporory artworks. 2. Cultural Experience   ○ Dates : September 13(Sat)-14(Sun), 10:00-15:00   ○ Location : Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada   ○ Fee : Free(Not included admission)   ○ Contents : Hanbok experience, Hands-on experience (Traditional knot keychain, Korean pearl pouch)

"K-Royal Culture Festival" stands as South Korea's largest national heritage festival, showcasing traditional cultural content against the backdrop of historic palaces. In 2024, the combined spring and autumn festivals attracted over 960,000 visitors, both domestic and international. 1. Event : 2025 Fall K-Royal Culture Festival 2. Event Time : Wed October 8th - Sun 12th 2025 3. Venue : Gyeongbokgung Palace, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Jongmyo Shrine 4. Program Timeline : https://www.kh.or.kr/cms/content/view/1533 5. Reservation Overview   ○ Programs: 3 foreigner-exclusive programs     - Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Royal Banquet (Yeonhyang) : https://www.kh.or.kr/brd/board/1049/L/menu/885?brdType=R&bbIdx=118269     - Awakening the Morning Palace : https://www.kh.or.kr/brd/board/1049/L/menu/885?brdType=R&bbIdx=118270     - Palace Concert - Ballet × Sujecheon : https://www.kh.or.kr/brd/board/1049/L/menu/885?brdType=R&bbIdx=118268   ○ Reservation Opens: Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 10:00 AM (KST) / Creatrip (www.creatrip.com)   ○ Inquiries: 070-4327-2310 (Creatrip)

1. Program Overview   ○ Morning of the Quiet Palace : A peaceful walk through Changdeokgung.   [Course]     - Jeonggak Walk : Geumcheon Bridge → Injeongjeon → Seonjeongjeon → Huijeongdang → Daejojeon → Nakseonjae     - Secret Garden Walk : Buyongji Area → Aeryeonji Area → Gwanramji Area → Yeongyeongdang → Secret Garden Forest Path   ○ Illustrated Guidebook : A stylish guidebook outlining the walking course.   ○ Souvenir Photo at Buyongji : A group photo with a printed copy provided.   ○ Traditional Hangwa Gift : A set of Korean sweets (one per person, no eating inside).     - Traditional Hangwa Set (1 per person, consumption inside the palace is prohibited.) 2. Event Dates : October 8 (Wed) – October 12 (Sun), 20255 days, 5 sessions (1 per day) 3. English Tour : 08:00–10:00 KST (Viewing Time : Approx. 120 minutes)   ○ Arrive at the check-in area at least 10 minutes early.   ○ Check-in : Entry allowed after verifying the Creatrip reservation on-site. 4. Venue : Changdeokgung Palace 5. Capacity : 40 people per session 6. Eligibility   ○ Non-Korean nationals (including foreign citizens and permanent residents; Korean companions not allowed).   ○ Age Limit: 12 and older (Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian and require a separate ticket). 7. Booking : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14742   ○ Advance reservation via Creatrip (up to 2 tickets per person).   ○ Booking Period: Available until 11:59 PM (KST), two days before the event.

1. Program Overview  ○ Theme 1 : Daily Life Recreated    - Royal Stroll : A Hanbok parade showcasing royal court attire.  ○ Theme 2 : Performances    - Eotcheoguni and Hanbok Pieces: An interactive play led by Eotcheoguni, the guardian figurines of the palace.    - Hanbok Banquet: A heritage performance highlighting the beauty and dignity of Hanbok.  ○ Theme 3 : Exhibitions    - Hanbok Stories : Demonstrations and displays of Hanbok-making with holders of National Intangible Cultural Heritage.  ○ Theme 4 : Experiences    - Take Hanbok Home! : A secondhand Hanbok pop-up store with local vendors.    - Hanbok Partnership Project : Collaborative content sharing the harmony of Hanbok and brands.    - Hanbok Arcade : A retro arcade experience with Hanbok-themed games.    - Hanbok Portrait Artist : Have your own Hanbok self-portrait drawn inside the palace.    - Gungidungi Playground : On-site events like Hanbok quizzes and interactive activities. 2. Event Period : October 8, 2025 (Wed) ~ October 9, 2025 (Thu) / Total 2 days, 2sessions (1 session per day)  ○ Sales Period : Reservations available until 23:59 (KST), 2 days before the event https://creatrip.com/en/spot/15095 3. Experience Time (KST)  ○ Must arrive at the on-site registration area at least 20 minutes in advance  ○ Event Duration : 19:00 ~ 21:00(About 120 minutes) 4. Event Venue : Gyeongbokgung Jibokjae, Geoncheonggung, Hyangwonjeong area (northern area) 5. Experience Capacity : Limited to 300 people per session (for foreigners) 6. Eligible Participants  ○ Foreigners (including foreign citizens and permanent residents)    - This event is a program that both Koreans and foreigners can experience together. However, only tickets for foreigners can be purchased through Creatrip.    - Koreans cannot participate with this ticket, and tickets for Koreans will be sold separately through other platforms. Information on Korean tickets will be provided later via a separate link.  ○ Participation Requirement : Wearing Traditional Hanbok    - The Hanbok dress code follows the guidelines of the Cultural Heritage Administration Royal Palaces and Tombs Center. https://royal.khs.go.kr/ENG/contents/E701000000.do  ○ Age Restriction : 7 years and older (born before 2018) can attend (under 7 not allowed for safety reasons)    - School-age children and teenagers (born 2007 ~ 2018) must be accompanied by at least one guardian (ticket required per person)

The performance will take place at the Okcheojae, a space where King Gojong used as a study room called Jeongak, meaning 'collecting precious treasures like jade.' Built in 1891, it was used by King Gojong as a study room and office where he received foreign envoys. The royal court music of Joseon, Sujecheon (壽齊天), will once again be performed in harmony with Western court dance, ballet, in front of Jibokjae at Gyeongbokgung Palace. The sight of ballerinas soaring gracefully over the melodies of court musicians in red robes will create an unforgettable autumn night at the palace. 1. Program Introduction  ○ Act One: Ballet Jeongjae (Classical Ballet)    - Jeongjae refers to traditional Korean court dance. This act presents Sujecheon, known as the “melody of heaven,” combined with classical ballet, offering a new 21st-century interpretation of court dance called Ballet Jeongjae.  ○ Act Two: Ballet Fantasy (Romantic Ballet)    - The world of fantasy in romantic ballet is reimagined through a fusion with traditional Korean music. As the melody of Taepyeongga flows in a Korean ensemble, the dance of fairies from Bugaksan responds in harmony, followed by a powerful performance of pansori. The stage then comes alive with a playful goblin dance paired with the enchanting gayageum masterpiece Chimhyangmu.  ○ Act Three: Ballebinari (Contemporary Ballet)    - The performance of Suryongeum bridges the transition from the fantasy world to the grand finale. The vibrant rhythms of samulnori combine with the dynamic energy of young dancers in contemporary ballet, creating a powerful synergy that delivers binari—a traditional song of blessing and gratitude—to the audience. 2. Event Dates : September 25 (Thu) – September 28 (Sun), 2025 / 4 days, 4 performances (1 per day) 3. Event Time : 19:00 ~ 20:10(Duration : Approx. 70 minutes (performance))  ○ Entry Time (KST) : Please arrive at the reception at least 30 minutes before the show 4. Venue : Front yard of Jibokjae, Gyeongbokgung Palace 5. Audience Limit : 100 people per performance 6. Reservation : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14393  ○ Sales Period : Available until 23:59 (KST), 2 days before the event  ○ Reservation Method : Advance booking via Creatrip (up to 4 tickets per person)  ○ Reservation Check : Entry allowed after confirming Creatrip reservation on-site 7. Eligibility : Foreigners only (including foreign passport holders and permanent residents / accompanying Koreans are not allowed)  ○ Only the performance area of Gyeongbokgung is accessible; entry to the night opening area is not permitted.  ○ Age Restriction : ages 7+ (born in 2018 or earlier). Children under 7 are not allowed for safety reasons.    - Children & Teenagers (born 2007–2018) : Must be accompanied by a guardian. Each person must have their own ticket.