Changdeokgung Palace opens doors and windows to usher in spring
by Yoo Na-hyunPosted : March 25, 2026, 17:50Updated : March 25, 2026, 17:51
Visitors look around at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul on March 25, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - A two-week-long event to soak in the atmosphere of spring is underway at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul, welcoming visitors who want to enjoy the historic royal palace with flowers in bloom.
According to the Korea Heritage Service, the event, under the banner of "Letting in Light and Breeze at Changdeokgung," which kicked off last Tuesday, runs until April 5 and opens "changho" or the traditional windows and doors of palace buildings, to visitors.
Changhos were installed in windows and doors to allow access, and they also help preserve buildings by allowing light into interiors and ensuring proper air circulation.
During the event, visitors can tour the palace's historic buildings with all windows and doors open.
Daejojeon, a major hall at the palace that served as the main living quarters of the king and the queen's office, has also been opened following the recent completion of restoration work.
Visitors look around at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul on March 25, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Visitors look around at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul on March 25, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Visitors look around at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul on March 25, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Visitors look around at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul on March 25, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Visitors look around at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul on March 25, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
The door of a historic building is fully open at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul on March 25, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Flowers are in full bloom at Changdeokgung Palace in central Seoul on March 25, 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
