The Cultural Heritage Administration and Our Cultural Breath announced that they will host the "2026 Cultural School for Youth at Historic Palaces" on September 19 and 20 at Changdeokgung in Jongno-gu and Deoksugung in Jung-gu, Seoul, targeting elementary school students in grades 3 to 6.
The Cultural School for Youth at Historic Palaces is a long-standing program that has been running for over 30 years, allowing elementary students to learn about the history of the palaces and experience various aspects of court culture. This year, the program will focus on the kings and emperors of the Joseon Dynasty and the Korean Empire, featuring theoretical lectures, field trips, and hands-on activities.
The event will take place over two days, with sessions for grades 3-4 starting at 10 a.m. and for grades 5-6 at 2 p.m. Each session will accommodate 40 participants. To ensure fair access, applications will be conducted via a lottery system. Applications can be submitted from 2 p.m. on September 1 to 6 p.m. on September 4 through the Cultural Heritage Administration's website, with each account allowed to apply only once. Winners will be announced on September 9 at 10 a.m. on the website, and individual notifications will be sent. There is no participation fee.
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