The Korea Heritage Agency (President Choi Young-chang) has newly reorganized its online shopping mall, K-HERITAGE Store, in a drive to attract global customers. The website provides its services in numerous languages as well as English for people all around the world.  The K-HERITAGE Store* website is an online shopping mall where global customers can purchase a diverse range of Korea’s traditional cultural products, including cultural heritage products developed by the Korea Heritage Agency, products created by artisans who produce national intangible heritages, and craftworks by new artists. The Korea Heritage Agency opened its English shopping mall website in 2023 and has been increasing its sales centered on the Americas and Europe.  * ‘K-HERITAGE store’ online shopping mall website: (English) en.khstore.or.kr/ (French) fr.khstore.or.kr/ (Chinese) cn.khstore.or.kr (Japanese) jp.khstore.or.kr  The Korea Heritage Agency has expanded the foreign language services of the K-HERITAGE Store website, including English, French, Chinese, and Japanese, thanks to global demand for Korea’s traditional cultural products. The newly reorganized shopping mall not only provides multi-language services but also offers greatly improved convenience for foreign users. It has added overseas payment services such as PayPal and Eximbay, and created an overseas delivery system in connection with the Korea EMS service.  To celebrate the launch of the multilingual online shopping mall, the Korea Heritage Agency is offering a free delivery event for orders over USD 60 during the month of November. For further information, please refer to the K-HERITAGE Store website.  Cho Jong-won, Head of the Cultural Products Team of the KHA, who is in charge of the operation of the online shopping mall, said, “I hope that the K-HERITAGE Store will provide an opportunity for the KHA’s excellent traditional cultural products to be loved by global customers,” and also expressed ambition that, in addition to the operation of its online shopping mall, “the KHA will actively conduct an aggressive overseas marketing and expand its business-to-business (B2B).” K-HERITAGE Store website(English) : https://en.khstore.or.kr/

Korea Heritage Service (Administrator Choi Eung-Chon) and the Korea Heritage Agency (President Choi Young-Chang) have begun a joint excavation of the Mankiala Stupa in collaboration with the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Islamabad (Director-General Dr. Abdul Azeem). - Stupa : A rounded tomb and an anti-sphere structure that contained the relics of Buddha - Mankiala Stupa : A Buddhist stupa located in the northwestern part of Pakistan, approximately 20 km southeast of Islamabad, the capital city. It is believed to have originated around 1-2 AD and remains in good condition, particularly in the upper part, allowing for an assumption of its original shape. In this project, two experts from the Korea Heritage Agency (an archaeology specialist and a conservation scientist) and seven students from the Department of Archaeology at Quaid-I-Azam University, who are expected to lead the future of archaeology in Pakistan, are also participating. The project mainly focuses on capacity building, including training on the use of equipment that are recently being used in excavation sites. The project will take place from October 7th to December 6th. Professor Ghani-ur-Rahman, the Director of Taxlia Institue of Asian Civilizations at Quaid-I-Azam University stated, “This project will be an excellent opportunity for students, as there was no archaeological excavation project in Islamabad since 2016,” He also added that he selected the most brilliant senior level students to participate in the excavation.  The Joint Excavation Project of the Gandhara Ruins at ‘Mankiala’ is being conducted as part of a Korean ODA (Official Development Assistance) project in Pakistan. The goal of this project is to enhance capacity for preserving cultural heritage by teaching the use of the latest technologies, such as Drone, GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) and Total station. Especially, as a pilot project under provisions of the agreement between Pakistan and Korea.Project mainly focuses on capacity building and uncovering the lower buried structures of the Mankiala Stupa. The data collected during excavation will be useful for preservation and conservation of the stupa. Mr. Hassan Nasir Jamy, The Secretary of the National Heritage and Culture Division stated, “We appreciate the efforts of the Korean Government in cooperating in the field of cultural heritage and hope this project not only builds capacity of our cultural heritage professionals for preserving cultural heritage but also nurtures future generations of archaeologists in Pakistan.” Mankiala Stupa is very popular in Korea as the Stone Pagoda of Casket Seal Dharani (Bohyeobin Stupa), designated as a National Treasure and currently housed at Dongguk University Museum, is beautifully adorned with carvings of the "*Prince Sattva Jataka" story which is associated with the Mankiala Stupa.  The Mankiala Stupa in the Rawalpindi region is known as the site where Prince Sattva (Salta)  offered his body to a starving tigress. Due to its massive size, the stupa is easily visible from afar and is recognized as one of the four great stupas in the region, which flourished during the Gandhara period. This is the site where the current joint excavation is taking place. Pakistan has accumulated a rich cultural heritage from ancient times, including the Indus Civilization, Gandhara art, and Islamic architectural heritage. The Korea Heritage Agency will continue to provide support and cooperation in the fields of culture and tourism through the ODA project. - The Tale of Prince Sattva (Jataka): Before attaining nirvana in his final life, the Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) accumulated virtue through countless previous lives. One such story is the Tale of Prince Sattva, who sacrificed his own flesh and blood to save a starving tigress. This story was introduced to Korea at an early stage and is even mentioned in the conversation between King Beopheung and Ichadon in the Samguk Yusa. - Cultural Heritage ODA (Official Development Assistance): South Korea, through the Korea Heritage Service and Korea Heritage Agency, is implementing ODA projects aimed at the conservation and restoration of world heritage in countries such as Laos, Cambodia, Pakistan, and Uzbekistan. The Korea Heritage Agency has been carrying out the "The Development of Cultural Promotion and Tourism Resources of the Gandhara Heritage of Pakistan" since 2021, with a total budget of US 4 million Dollars scheduled from 2021 to 2025.

The Korea Heritage Agency will present a Korean national heritage media art in Gangneung, and Las Vegas. The exhibition will open with a ceremony at Arte Museum Gangneung on the 12th and will be held at Arte Museum Las Vegas starting on the 19th. Both exhibitions will run until December 20. 1. Title of the Exhibition : The Heritage Garden 2. Venue/Date   ○ ARTE MUSEUM Gangneung Garden : Nov. 11 (Tue) – Dec. 20 (Fri), 2024.    ○ ARTE MUSEUM Las Vegas Garden : Nov. 19 (Tue) – Dec. 20 (Fri), 2024. 3. Exhibition Art   ○ Threads of Connection     - intro : Discovery of Connection     - Value of Connection     - Harmony of Connection     - Feast of Connection     - outro : Extension of Connection   ○ (Las Vegas) ARTE MUSEUM x Musée d’Orsay   ○ (Las Vegas) Light of Las Vegas (only at ARTE MUSEUM Las Vegas) <About Exhibition>  ‘Threads of Connection’ utilizes ‘national heritage 3D Assets*’ to convey the timeless beauty of Korean national heritage through a blend of past and present. The piece expresses the value of national heritage with lines of light, offering audiences a new dimension of experience through the fusion of cultural heritage and media art. Additionally, the background music, which reinterprets traditional Korean music such as Sujecheon (Korean court music) and Binari (a shaman’s song) with a modern sensibility, enhances viewers’ immersion in the exhibition. 4. Contents of the Event   ○ ARTE MUSEUM Gangneung     - Free admission for visitors with two or more stamps on their visitor’s passport or their stamp card after visiting more than two destinations of the Heritage Routes in Gangneung (Seongyojang House, Ojukheon House, and Gyeongpodae Pavilion).   ○ ARTE MUSEUM Las Vegas     - VIP tickets will be distributed in advance to Korean community associations in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and the Korean Cultural Center in Los Angeles.      - VIP tickets (one per person) on a first-come, first-served basis for passengers who purchase a Korea Air flight ticket from Incheon to Las Vegas (including indirect purchase channels such as a travel agency).

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the K-Royal Culture Festival is the largest cultural heritage festival in Korea, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in traditional culture within the beautiful settings of the royal palaces. Held biannually in spring and fall, this year’s Spring Festival attracted over 600,000 domestic and international visitors.  This year’s Fall Festival, coinciding with Hangeul Day (a national holiday celebrating the creation of the Korean alphabet ‘Hangeul’) and the weekend, visitors can enjoy Hanbok experiences, lectures, exhibitions, and various interactive programs.  1. Festival Overview    ○ Fesitval Name : 2024 K-Royal Culture Festival - Fall Edition   ○ Slogan : Preserving Royal Culture, Protecting National Heritage Together    ○ Festival : October 9 – October 13, 2024 / 5 Days   ○ Venues : Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, and Online    ○ Host/Organizer : Korea Heritage Service’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center, Korea Heritage Agency 2. Program Venue Category Program Dates Remarks Gyeongbokgung   Special Program Hanbok Royal Banquet (Yeonhyang) Oct. 9 (Wed) 19:00 (120min.) On-site Registration + Advance Reservation The Royal Tailor at Gyeongbokgung Palace Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 10:00 – 17:00 (Continuous Operation) On-site Registration + Advance Reservation Humanities Concert: Hanboks Worlds Apart 10.10.(Thu) - 10.11.(Fri) 16:00(90min.) On-site Registration + Advance Reservation Gilnori: Traditional Performance Parade 10.12.(Sat) 13:30/15:30 (30min.) On-site Registration Beautiful Hanbok Stories in K-Royal Palaces Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 10:00 – 17:00 (Continuous Operation) On-site Registration Daehan Imperial House Program: Jagyeongjeon Hall Imbued with Filial Piety Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 10:00 – 17:00 (Continuous Operation) On-site Registration Associated Program Gyeongbokgung Palace, Saenggwabang Sep. 4 (Wed) - Oct. 31(Thu) 10:00/11:40/13:50/15:30 (70min.) Advance Reservation Gate Guard Changing Ceremony Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 10:00/14:00 (20min.) On-site Registration The walking of royal family Oct. 10 (Thu) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 11:30/14:30 (40min.) On-site Registration Palace Concert – Ballet x Sujecheon 10.10.(Thu) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 19:00 (70min.) Advance Reservation Changdeokgung Special Program Awakening the Morning Palace Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 07:30/08:00 (120min.) Advance Reservation Associated Program Changdeokgung Palace, Moonlight Tour 9.12.(Thu) - 11.10.(Sun) 19:00/19:05/19:10 20:00/20:05/20:10 (100min.) Advance Reservation Deoksugung Associated Program Deoksugung Palace, Seokjojeon Hall at Night 9.24.(Tue) - 11.2.(Sat) 18:15/18:50/19:25(90min.) Advance Reservation Mickey in the palace: art beyond boundaries 9. 28.(Sat) - 10 .20.(Sun) 09:00 - 17:30 On-site Registration Changgyeonggung Special Program Peach Blossoms. A Sorrowful Scene 10.11.(Fri) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 19:00(60min.) Advance Reservation Moonlight Lotus Show at Changgyeonggung Palace Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 19:00 - 21:00 On-site Registration Royal Court Games Playroom Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 10:00 – 17:00 (Continuous Operation On-site Registration Gilnori: Traditional Performance Parade Oct. 13 (Sun) 14:00/16:00 (30min.) On-site Registration Associated Program Palace Concert: Classical Meets Pungryu Oct. 9 (Wed) - 10.12.(Sat) 13:00/16:00 (50min.) On-site Registration Reenacting and experiencing daily life in the palace 10.11.(Fri) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 10:00 - 17:00 On-site Registration + Advance Reservation All Palaces Special Program K-Royal Culture Festival Stamp Tour Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 09:00 – 18:00 (Continuous Operation On-site Registration Hanbok Best Dresser Showcase Oct. 9 (Wed) - Oct. 13 (Sun) 10:00 – 17:00 (Continuous Operation) On-site Registration Online Special Program Genre Painting for All 2024 9.13.(Fri) - 10.27.(Sun)  

1. About Visit Korean Heritage Campaign 2024 Culture and Heritage City Program: Royalty Route Princess Hwasun : The Mystery of the Love Letter Hidden in Her Green Wedding Robe Story-Based Quest Tour at Changdeokgung Palace.   ○ Dates : October 22, 2024 (Tue) - October 27, 2024 (Sun), 6 days    ○ Location : Changdeokgung Palace   ○ Hosted and Organized by : Korea Heritage Service, Korea Heritage Agency 2. Guide This program is a self-guided AR mission tour that uses smart devices. It is not a docent-led tour. Please enter after confirming your ID at the identification booth at the Geumhomun Gate entrance of Changdeokgung Palace 30 minutes before the event begins. Please be punctual. If you arrive after 08:00, when the event begins, it might not be possible for you to participate. 3. Guide Map   ○ Viewing time : About 100 minutes   ○ Viewing route : ① Geumhomun Gate - ② Front of Jinseonmun Gate  ZONE 1 (③ Injeongmun Gate and Injeongjeon area - ④ Seongjeonggak area - ⑤ Nakseonjae) - ZONE 2 (⑦ Yeonghwadang and Buyongji area - ⑧ Bullomun and Aeryeonji area - ⑨ Gwanramji area – ⑩ Yeonghwadang) - ⑪ Jongmyo Shrine 4. Reservation : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14468

Reservation : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14393 This fall, tickets for the cultural heritage festival at Korea's five major palaces will be exclusively available on Creatrip for international visitors. Be sure to reserve your spot quickly—tickets are first-come, first-served! Don’t miss out on a prestigious performance that’s been a sell-out for the past two years! Immerse yourself in a stunning crossover of traditional Korean music and ballet, set in the serene courtyard of Gyeongbokgung's Jibokjae. This unique performance beautifully blends Eastern and Western art, featuring everything from classical to contemporary ballet. Highlights include "Sujecheon," often called the "Heavenly Melody," and the beloved gayageum piece "Chimhyangmu." <2024 Palace Music Concert > On an autumn night in 2024, Sujecheon and ballet will once again meet at Gyeongbokgung, continuing the legacy of today's classics. * K-Arts Ballet and Korean traditional music masters present a fusion stage of East and West classics (performance time 70 minutes) 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 collaboration between the Korean court musician Sujecheon and Western court ballet will be presented once again in front of the Jeonggwanjeon Hall in Gyeongbokgung Palace. The sight of heavenly ballerinas soaring above the melodies of court musicians in red hongju will create a splendid autumn night in the palace that will not be forgotten for a long time. <Program Introduction> 1. First Act: Ballet Jeongjae (Classical Ballet) 'Jeongjae' is a term referring to court dance, combining the celestial melody called Sujechoen in our traditional music and classic ballet, proposing a new expression of court dance genre in the 21st century, Ballet Jeongjae. 2. Second Courtyard : Ballet Fantasy (Romantic Ballet) Expressing the characteristics of romantic ballet that depicts a fantasy world through a fusion with traditional music. The melody of the peace song responds to the dance of the fairy of Bongak Mountain, and then a scene of pansori singer unfolds. In the fantastically unfolded fantasy yard, the beloved goblin dance harmonizes with the scentless performance. 3. Third Act: Ballevinari (Contemporary Ballet) The performance by the Suryong Orchestra marks a transition to the grand finale stage in the fantasy world. The dynamism of the object play and the energy of contemporary ballet by young dancers create an uplifting effect, offering the audience a gift of gratitude and blessings.