The Donggung palace complex in present-day South Korea was once an elaborate lakeside retreat with at least 26 buildings used for hosting festivals and banquets. Now, archaeologists have also ...

An antechamber at Gyeongbokgung Palace, a sprawling complex that was the seat of Korea’s Joseon dynasty and home to a wealth of cultural treasures. The splendid painted screen behind the desk ...

Directions: Room cafes can be found across South Korea. Times: Vary by location, but many are open from morning to late evening. Costs: Typically about 10,000 won per person.

South Korea's top trade envoy Cheong In-kyo said on Thursday that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff reprieve had provided room for negotiations, as the country seeks to reduce tariffs through ...

The South Korean President was dining with the King during his state visit to the UK when news arrived of North Korea’s actions on Tuesday.

Cho Ju-bin, leader of South Korea’s online sexual blackmail ring called ‘Nth room’, walks out of a police station in Seoul, South Korea on March 25, 2020. Photo: Reuters/Pool/File ...

This image, published by Russian outlet Proekt, shows a home church in an extravagant residence on Russia's Black Sea coast purportedly used by Russian President Vladimir Putin as his “palace”.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol waves as he delivers a speech after a South Korea-US joint military drill at Seungjin Fire Training Field in Pocheon on June 15, 2023. AFP / Jung Yeon-je ...

Archaeologists in Korea have uncovered the remains of multiple flushing toilets within a 1,300-year-old palace complex. But there was one "throne" to rule them all: The crown prince got a special ...

The most visited room of a palace is the king's throne, or Injeongjeon at this palace, which hosted royal rituals and events. This venue is characterized by flower figures on top of the roof and blue ...

One of the toilets featured a granite slab with a hole in it and two stepping stones on either side. Korean Heritage Service. The Donggung palace complex in present-day South Korea was once an ...