The Korea Times
A popular heritage tour through the royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty will return this month with an expanded itinerary, officials said Wednesday, including a newly added overnight route tracing the life and death of King Danjong, the teenage monarch who was overthrown and later killed after a brief reign. The Korea Heritage Service’s Royal Palaces and Tombs Center said its Royal Tombs Eight Scenes program will run 34 times from April 30 to Nov. 15, marking its sixth year, with guided tours taking participants through eight UNESCO World Heritage-listed Joseon royal tombs, paired with expert commentary and cultural experiences. The program is divided into two sessions, running from April 30 to June 13 and from Sept. 5 to Nov. 15. This year, the organizers have expanded the Path of Danjong course from a one-day itinerary to a one-night, two-day program, reflecting renewed public interest following the film “The King's Warden.” The route traces the tragic story of King Danjong and Queen Jeongsun. The program will accommodate 26 participants per session, with up to 30 participants for
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