We sincerely thank all applicants who applied for the 5th KHA Global Ambassadors Program operated by the Korea Heritage Agency. All applicants were highly qualified; however, due to the limited number of positions available, we regret that we are unable to select everyone. We truly appreciate your deep interest in and appreciation for Korea’s heritage, and we hope to have the opportunity to meet you again in the future. The final selected candidates are announced as follows: (The list is arranged in alphabetical order.) Final Selection Announcement for the 2026 KHA Global Ambassadors Name The last four digits of the phone number ALY*** 0632 ERN*** 8890 FER*** 9012 GAR*** 6454 GAS*** 8402 HYE*** 5100 KIN*** 4212 KUC*** 1585 NGU*** 8818 PHA*** 9267 SHA*** 0611 SHI*** 6456 □ The Appointment Schedule: March 23(Mon), 2026    ※ Further details will be communicated to you via email. □ Inquiries: KHA PR Team (02-3011-2604/genie0104@kh.or.kr)

Experience 600 years of Joseon Dynasty tradition under the spring night sky at Jongmyo Shrine—usually closed after dark. This rare performance combines majestic music, solemn dance, and dramatic lighting against the backdrop of the shrine's main hall. When light and sound intertwine, centuries-old royal music comes alive in an unforgettable evening. What Makes This Performance Special! Experience two UNESCO-recognized treasures at once: Jongmyo Shrine and Jongmyo Jeryeak. A rare opportunity to experience Jongmyo Jeryeak at night in a space usually closed after dark. A stunning blend of lighting, music, and dance against the serene nighttime backdrop of Jongmyo Tiered seating ensures a clear view for all guests (same-day ticket exchange on a first-come basis, free seating). 1. Event dates : April 28–30, 2026 (Tue–Thu) | One performance per day 2. Performance time : 20:00–21:00 (KST, about 60 minutes)   ○ Check-in time:  19:00–19:50 3. Performance venue : Jongmyo Shrine Main Hall   ○ Check-in location : <Jongmyo Jerye Music Night Performance> Reservation Desk (in front of Jongmyo Shrine Main Gate) 4. Reservation Method : Advance booking via Creatrip (maximum 4 tickets per person)   ○ Reservation : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14770   ○ Reservation Confirmation : Admission allowed after verifying Creatrip reservation and ID on-site (passport required)   ○ Booking deadline : 2 days before the event (until 23:59 KST) 5. Capacity : 40 guests per performance 6. Age Restriction : 7 years old and up (born before 2019)   ○ Children under 7 (born after 2019) are not permitted due to safety concerns at this nighttime event.   ○ Children and teens ages 7–18 (born 2008–2019) must be accompanied by a guardian (separate ticket required for each person)   ○ Eligibility : International visitors only (including foreign citizens and permanent residents / Korean citizens not permitted) 7. How to Get There   ○ Address : 157 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jongmyo Shrine Main Gate – Check-in Desk)   ○ Subway : Jongno 3-ga Station – Exit 11 (Line 1) or Exit 8 (Lines 3 & 5) | 5-minute walk   ○ Bus : Routes 101, 103, 143, 150, 201, 260, 262, 270, 271, 370, 720, 721, 7212, 931 → Get off at "Jongno 4-ga·Jongmyo" stop

Emperor Gojong blended Korean royal cuisine with Western banquet traditions to showcase Korea on the world stage.  You'll taste dishes served at actual state dinners, hear the diplomatic stories behind each course, and dine in Jungmyeongjeon Hall,  the very room where Emperor Gojong met foreign envoys and shaped Korea's modern diplomacy. Jungmyeongjeon also witnessed pivotal moments in Korean history, including the controversial treaty of 1905.  Walk through the halls where emperors once strategized Korea's future. ※ The food is provided for tasting to complement the lecture and may not be enough for a full meal. <Program> ○ Part 1: Exhibition (Jungmyeongjeon 1st Floor)   - Learn about the history and royal culture of the Korean Empire through Jungmyeongjeon’s permanent exhibitions.   - Discover the historical importance of Jungmyeongjeon, where the Eulsa Treaty was signed and modern diplomacy began. ○ Part 2 : Royal Cuisine Talk Show & Experience (Jungmyeongjeon 2nd Floor Auditorium)   - A gourmet talk show featuring Emperor Gojong’s state banquet dishes and diplomatic stories.   - Learn the history behind “The Emperor's Dining Table,” where Gojong hosted foreign envoys.   - Taste a recreated royal banquet from September 20, 1905, shared by Gojong and Alice Roosevelt.   - Main Courses : Goldongban, Jeonyu-eo, Pyeonyuk, Hwayangjeok, Jeonbokcho, Jang Kimchi, and Choganjang.   - Desserts : Fresh pear and persimmon, Susamjeong, Yeongeunjeong, Wonsobyeong. ○ Royal Cuisine Menu&Ingredients: Main Courses   - Goldongban : The royal version of bibimbap, mixed with with various vegetables, meat, and seasoning. (Ingredients : Rice, beef, shiitake mushrooms, cucumber, carrot, bellflower root, egg, soy sauce, salt, sugar, green onion, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, black pepper, gochujang)   - Saengseonjeon : Thinly sliced white fish coated in flour and egg, then pan-fried. (Ingredients : Fish (cod), flour, egg, oil)   - Yangjimeori Pyeonyuk :Tender beef brisket boiled and sliced thin. (Ingredients : Beef brisket)   - Hwayangjjeok : Cooked ingredients skewered by color. (Ingredients : Beef (round), shiitake mushrooms, bellflower root, cucumber, egg, pine nuts)   - Jeonbokcho :Thinly sliced abalone braised in soy sauce. (Ingredients : Abalone, beef (tenderloin), green onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, starch, pine nuts)   - Jangkimchi : Kimchi made with napa cabbage and radish in soy sauce broth. (Ingredients : Napa cabbage, radish, water parsley, green onion, garlic, ginger, stone ear mushroom, chestnut, pear, red chili threads, pine nuts, soy sauce, honey)   - Choganjang : Dipping sauce for jeon or jjeok. (Ingredients : Soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, pine nuts) ○ Royal Cuisine Menu&Ingredients : Desserts   - Jeonggwa : Fruits or vegetables candied in honey. Made with pear, citrus, apple, lotus root, bellflower root, or ginger. (Ingredients : Seasonal ingredients, sugar, honey)   - Wonsobyeong : Glutinous rice dumplings boiled and served in honey water or sugar water. (Ingredients : Glutinous rice, pine nuts, omija berries, sugar)   - Saengi & Hongsi : Pear and persimmon served as dessert. 1. Event Period : May 1 (Fri) ~ May 3 (Sun), 2026, 6 sessions in total over 3 days (2 sessions per day) 2. Duration : Approximately 80 minutes (10 minutes for exhibition viewing + 70 minutes for food experience and talk show)   ○ Showtimes (KST) : Arrive 10 minutes early (English commentary provided)     - Session 1 : 12:00 PM ~ 1:20 PM      - Session 2 : 6:00 PM ~ 7:20 PM  3. Ticket Confirmation Loaction : In front of Deoksugung Palace Jungmyeongjeon Hall 4. Capacity : Maximum 20 people per session. 5. Reservation Method : Advance booking via Creatrip (Maximum 2 tickets per person).   ○ Reservation : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14755   ○ Reservation Confirmation : Entry is allowed after confirming Creatrip reservation details on-site   ○ Reservation Period : Reservations can be made until 11:59 PM (KST), 2 days before the event 6. Age requirement : 18+ only (born in 2007 or earlier).   ○ Eligibility : International visitors only (foreign passport holders and overseas Korean residents with proof of residency). Korean nationals cannot attend, even as companions. 7. How to Get There   ○ Address : 41-11 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (check-in desk in front of Jungmyeongjeon Hall)   ○ Subway     - City Hall Station (Line 1), Exit 2: 10-min walk along Deoksugung Doldam-gil     - City Hall Station (Line 2), Exit 12: 10-min walk toward Deoksugung     - Seodaemun Station (Line 5), Exit 5: 10-min walk along Jeongdong-gil   ○ Bus     - Board buses 103, 150, 401, 402, 406, 172, 472, 600, 602, 101, or 603 and get off at 'City Hall. Deoksugung Station,' then walk 10 minutes along the Deoksugung Doldam-gil     - Board buses 103, 150, 401, 402, or 406 and get off at 'Seosomun Station,' then walk 10 minutes along Jeongdong-gil

Imagine sitting where Joseon kings once held court, surrounded by centuries-old architecture, as 100 musicians perform traditional Korean music under the stars. The Royal Palace Concert is back for 2026, and it's happening inside Changdeokgung's Injeongjeon Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage site rarely open after dark. This isn't background music at a tourist site. It's a full orchestra of gayageum, daegeum, and haegeum filling a 600-year-old hall built for kings. <Program> ○ A Performance by 100 Artists (60 min) ○ Court Music "Sujecheon"   - A signature piece of Joseon court music, Sujecheon means "wishing for eternal life like the heavens." Its solemn and elegant melody was performed at royal banquets. ○ Instrumental Ensemble "Cheonnyeonmanse"    - This traditional ensemble piece means "may it last a thousand years, ten thousand years." Bright and spirited, it features gayageum, daegeum, haegeum, and more in joyful harmony. ○ Court Music "Suryongeum"   - Performed at royal banquets, this piece carries the grandeur and majesty of a dragon's presence. ○ Original Composition "Sounds of the Night"   - A contemporary work that captures the quiet stillness of the palace at night through the delicate tones of traditional instruments. ○ Folk Song "Taepyeongga"   - A Gyeonggi folk song meaning "the nation is peaceful and the people are at ease." Known for its bright, festive melody. ○ Instrumental Solo "Geomungo Sanjo"   - A virtuosic solo showcasing the rich, deep tones of the geomungo (six-string zither) and the skill of the performer. ○ Folk Medley "Arirang Suite"   - Korea's most iconic folk song reimagined through regional variations, capturing the heart and soul of Korean folk music. Experience the grandeur of 100 musicians performing  against the stunning backdrop of Injeongjeon Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure. This special evening at a Korean palace will leave you with memories and emotions that last long after the final note fades. 1. Event Period : May 1 (Fri) – May 3 (Sun), 2026, 3 performances total (1 per day)   ○ Eligibility : Foreigners only (includes foreign nationals and permanent residents / Korean nationals cannot participate) 2. Performance Time : 19:30 – 20:30 (about 60 minutes)   ○ Arrive at the on-site registration area at least 30 minutes before the performance   ○ Includes a brief English explanation of the performance 3. Performance Venue : Changdeokgung Injeongjeon Hall   ○ On-site Reception Area : Information desk in front of Changdeokgung Geumhomun Gate 4. Capacity : 100 people per performance 5. Age Restriction : 7 years old and up (born before 2019)   ○ Children under 7 (born after 2019) are not permitted due to safety concerns at this nighttime event.   ○ Children and teens ages 7–18 (born 2008–2019) must be accompanied by a guardian (separate ticket required for each person) 6. Reservation Method : Advance booking via Creatrip (maximum 4 tickets per person)   ○ Reservation : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/13970   ○ Reservation Confirmation : Entry allowed after presenting the Creatrip booking QR code at the venue   ○ Booking deadline : 2 days before the event (until 23:59 KST) 7. How to Get There   ○ Address : 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Changdeokgung Palace   ○ Subway     - Line 3 : Anguk Station, Exit 3 (5 minutes on foot)     - Line 1,3,5 : ongno 3-ga Station, Exit 7 (10 minutes on foot)   ○ Bus : 'Seoul Donhwamun Gugakdang' stop     - Main lines : 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272, 710     - Feeder line : 7025

Enter the world of 1828, when preparations were underway for a royal banquet at Yeongyeongdang in Changdeokgung. Walk through Changdeokgung's Secret Garden with Crown Prince Hyomyeong and discover the beauty of Joseon court arts through royal court dance, dramatic reenactments, and media art. The story is inspired by the royal banquet ceremony, or jinjakrye, that Hyomyeong prepared at Yeongyeongdang.  In this program, you'll witness the royal banquet as it comes to life. Built in 1405, Changdeokgung is one of Korea's most beautiful royal palaces, known for its harmony with nature.  Its famous Secret Garden is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend a memorable evening at Changdeokgung, walking through the palace at night and experiencing the elegance of Joseon court arts up close. <Program> ○ Event route   - Geumhomun → Daejojeon → Buyongji → Uiduhap → Aeryeonji → Yeonggyeongdang ○ Performance Highlights   - Opening Performance: Meet court musician Kim Chang-ha of the Jangakwon   - Audience Participation 1: Royal court dance, Bosangmu   - Mid-program Encounter: Meet Crown Prince Hyomyeong   - Audience Participation 2: Royal court dance, Musanhyang   - Audience Participation 3: Royal court dance, Chunaengjeon   - Audience Participation 4: Royal court dance, Bakjeopmu 1. Event Dates : April 28–30, 2026 (Tue–Thu) | 3 sessions total (one per day)   ○ Eligibility : Foreigners only (includes foreign nationals and permanent residents / Korean nationals cannot participate) 2. Performance time(KST) : 20:00 PM–21:30 PM (90 minutes, with English commentary)   ○ Please arrive at least 10 minutes early. 3. Capacity : 40 guests per performance 4. Age Restrictions : 7 years old and up (born before 2019)   ○ Children under 7 (born after 2019) are not permitted due to safety concerns at this nighttime event.   ○ Children and teens ages 7–18 (born 2008–2019) must be accompanied by a guardian (separate ticket required for each person) 5. Reservation Method : Advance booking via Creatrip (maximum 2 tickets per person)   ○ Reservation : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/15406   ○ Booking deadline : 2 days before the event (until 23:59 KST)   ○ Reservation Confirmation : Admission allowed after verifying Creatrip reservation and ID on-site (passport required)

Changdeokgung became a UNESCO site in 1997.  Its buildings, ponds, and pavilions blend naturally with the landscape, reflecting Joseon’s beauty.  Walk through its quiet forest paths as the gates open in the early morning. <Program>   ○ Peaceful palace morning walk : Enjoy a guided stroll through the quiet morning of Changdeokgung before it opens to the public.   ○ Guidebook & audio receiver provided : Includes a guidebook with the walking route and a wireless device for on-site commentary.   ○ Group photo at Buyongji : Take a commemorative group photo and receive a printed copy.   ○ Traditional Korean sweets gift : A traditional confectionery set will be provided (1 per person, not permitted to eat inside Changdeokgung).   ○ Course     - Jeonggak Walk : Geumcheon Bridge → Injeongjeon → Seonjeongjeon → Huijeongdang → Daejojeon → Nakseonjae Secret Garden Walk : Buyongji Area → Aeryeonji Area → Yeongyeongdang → Observation Area 1. Event Dates : April 28 (Tue) – May 3 (Sun), 2026. One session per day for 5 days.   ○ April 28 (Tue) is invitation-only and not available for public booking. 2. English Tour Time : 08:00–10:00 (KST, 120 minutes)   ○ Please arrive at the check-in area at least 10 minutes before your time 3. Booking Period : 2 days before the event (until 23:59 KST)   ○ Reservation : https://creatrip.com/en/spot/14742   ○ Reservation Confirmation : Show your Creatrip booking confirmation on-site to enter.   ○ Reservation Method : Advance booking via Creatrip (maximum 2 tickets per person) 4. Capacity : 40 people per session   ○ Eligibility : Foreigners only (includes foreign nationals and permanent residents / Korean nationals cannot participate) 5. Age Restriction : 12 and older (born in or before 2013)    ○ Children under 12 must be accompanied by a guardian, and each person must have a separate ticket 6. How to Get There   ○ Address : Royal Culture Festival Information Center, in front of Geumho Gate, Changdeokgung Palace, 99 Yulgok-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul   ○ Subway     - Line 3 Anguk Station Exit 3, about 5 minutes on foot     - Lines 1, 3, 5 Jongno 3-ga Station Exit 7, about 10 minutes on foot   ○ Shuttle Bus : 'Seoul Donhwamun Gugakdang' Stop     - Blue : 109, 151, 162, 171, 172, 272, 710     - Green : 7025