A program offering coffee at Deoksugung Palace's Seokjojeon will take place this fall.
The Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Heritage Promotion Agency announced on August 16 that the 'Deoksugung Night Seokjojeon' will run from September 9 to October 18. The program will be held three times a day from Wednesday to Sunday.
'Deoksugung Night Seokjojeon' allows visitors to explore the interior of the modern stone building, Seokjojeon, which is not accessible during regular night tours, and enjoy performances and experiences. The program includes guided tours of the Seokjojeon, a café experience on the terrace, and a creative musical that tells stories from the Korean Empire period.
Participants will move to Seokjojeon under the guidance of a court lady and listen to a professional guide's explanation while touring the interior. Afterward, they will enjoy 'gabae' (coffee) and refreshments on the second-floor terrace, accompanied by classical music, while taking in the night view of Deoksugung, reminiscent of what Emperor Gojong enjoyed.
Additionally, starting in the second half of this year, attendees will have the opportunity to watch a new musical titled 'A Night at Seokjojeon,' set against the backdrop of the Korean Empire royal family.
Participants will be selected through a lottery system. Applications can be submitted via Ticketlink from 2 PM on August 19 to 11:59 PM on August 25, with each account allowed to apply once.
The winners will be announced at 5 PM on August 27. Successful applicants can reserve up to two tickets from 2 PM on August 28 to August 31. The participation fee is 35,000 won per person. Reservations for remaining seats on a first-come, first-served basis, as well as phone reservations for those aged 65 and older, people with disabilities, and holders of national merit certificates, will begin at 2 PM on September 2.
For more details, please visit the websites of the Cultural Heritage Administration and the National Heritage Promotion Agency.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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