SEOUL, June 01 (AJP) - Foreign residents, international students and tourists explored Seoul's historic palaces and cultural landmarks during the 2026 Seoul Foreign Palace Walking Event held in central Seoul on Sunday.
Hosted by Aju Economic Daily, the event brought together participants from various countries, including China, Japan, the United States, France, India, Vietnam and Mexico, as well as Korean citizens. Participants followed a roughly 7-kilometer route starting from Gwanghwamun Square and passing through Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon, Changdeokgung Palace, Changgyeonggung Palace and Jogyesa Temple, offering a unique opportunity to experience Korea's history and traditional culture in the heart of the capital.
Many foreign participants stopped to take photographs and admire the scenery around the historic palaces and Bukchon Hanok Village, experiencing firsthand the blend of traditional heritage and modern urban life that characterizes Seoul.
The event was held as part of the Cheong Wa Dae-Seoul Five Grand Palaces Trekking Festival, the nation's only palace-themed walking festival. Organizers expanded the program to twice a year, in spring and autumn, beginning last year.
In addition to the walking course, visitors enjoyed cultural performances and K-culture photo zones featuring royal costumes, royal physicians and palace guards. Participants dressed in traditional attire and posed for commemorative photos throughout the venue.
The opening ceremony was attended by Lim Kwu-jin, president of Aju Economic Daily; Gil Gi-yeon, chief executive officer of the Seoul Tourism Organization; Cho Tae-sook, chairperson of the Seoul Tourism Association; Jacques Flies, the Ambassador of Luxembourg to South Korea; and Wray Mulendema Hamweene, minister counsellor at the Embassy of Zambia to South Korea.
The event provided foreign visitors with an opportunity to experience Seoul's cultural heritage while promoting the city's historic palaces and traditional attractions to an international audience.
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