Events
Changing of the Royal Palace Guard Ceremony
Program of the Palace Royal Guard Changing Ceremony
Regular Events
- 1. Changing of the Royal Palace Guard Ceremony: 10:00, 14:00 (Duration: 20 mins)
- 2. Guard Duty Performance: 11:00, 13:00 (Duration: 10 mins)
- 3. Guard Traning Session: 09:35, 13:35 (Duration: 15 mins)
- 4. Gyeongbokgung Guard Patrol Ceremony
- • Marches within Gyeongbokgung Palace on Saturdays, and from Gwanghwamun to Insadong on Sundays, where visitors can take photos with the guards.
- • You can enjoy the performances of the Royal Palace Guard(Sumunjang, Sumungun, and the Chwirachi:traditional military band) throughout the city and the palace grounds.
- - Period : March–May, September–November (Sat, Sun, and Public Holidays)
- - Details : (Sat) Inside Gyeongbokgung Palace / (Sun) Gwanghwamun Woldae (Palace Plaza) to Insadong Culture Street
- ※ Please note that Royal Guard Patrol Ceremony may be moved inside Gyeongbokgung Palace even on Sundays and public holidays, depending on road conditions caused by protests or public rallies.
- - Operating Hours : 15:00 – 16:00
Special Events
- 1. Sharing of Sehwa (New Year’s Good Luck Painting)
- • Period : During Seollal (Lunar New Year) holiday
- • Location : Gyeongbokgung Palace Grounds
- • Details : Following the Sesi-pungsok (seasonal customs) of exchanging Sehwa on the first day of the year, the Sumunjang distributes these paintings, which symbolize wishing for blessings and warding off evil spirits.
- 2. Children's Day Special Event
- • Period : During Children’s day (May 5)
- • Location : Gwnagwhamun Woldae
- • Details : Guard Duty Performance featuring the Royal Palace Guard in mascot costumes.
