The Cultural Heritage Administration will temporarily open five buildings in royal palaces and shrine to the public from April 15 to October 31. The buildings are generally off limits. The CHA's decision was made for better protection of the royal buildings, considering the general characteristics of Korean wooden cultural properties. It is known that the wooden structures of Korea are better preserved when being "hand-stained." The CHA expects the program will give visitors a special opportunity to relish the inside of the time-honored structures, addressing their curiosity about them and provide a place for rest, conversation and reading on tour. The Buildings that visitors are allowed to enter include Sujeongjeon in Gyeongbok Palace, Yeonghwadang in Changdeuk Palace, Tongmyeongjeon in Changgyeong Palace, Jeonggwanheon in Deuksu Palace, and Mangmyoru in Jongmyo Shrine, all of which are known for their good locations to view outside sceneries. Meanwhile, food and inflammables are strictly banned, and access is denied to anyone who engages in inappropriate behaviors for safety reasons. The CHA will thoroughly review the effects of this event on the preservation of cultural heritage of the royal palaces and according to the results, it will expand the program in time to come.