In celebration of the lunar New Year’s Day, the Cultural Heritage Administration will open royal palaces and tombs as well as Jongmyo Shrine free of charge to visitors on February 19. Jongmyo Shrine where advance reservations for guided tour are required to visit will be opened to all visitors from February 18 through 22.

Hyeonchungsa and Chilbaeguichong Shrines started free admission since 2013 and will also celebrate the New Year's holidays providing various events.

Followings are the events to be held at the palaces, tombs and shrines during the New Year's holidays.

Event	Time/ Date	Venue	Contents	Contact (Telephone)
Ondol and Sebae	09:00-17:00, Feb. 18-20	Hamhwadang and Jipgyeongdang Halls, Gyeongbokgung Palace	learning & experiencing Ondol, a Korean traditional underfloor heating and Sebae, a deep formal bow to elders as New Year's greetings	02-3700-3919
Traditional Folk Games	09:00-17:00 Feb.18-22	In front of Hamnyeongjeon Hall, Deoksugung Palace	kicking a light object called jegi wrapped in paper or cloth, a board game played with wooden sticks, top spinning, arrow throwing etc.	02-751-0740
	10:00-16:00 Feb.18-20	In front of Main Gate, Royal Tombs		031-885-3123
	09:00-17:00 Feb.18-20	In front of Chungmumun Gate, Hyeonchungsa Shrine		041-539-4604
	10:00-16:00 Feb.18-20	Main Square, Chilbaeguichong Shrine		041-753-8702