<H1>Gyeongbok Palace as Tangible Cultural Property and the Peace Advocate in South Korea like Intangible Cultural Property, Man Hee Lee</H1>

There is a news that ticketing for Gyeongbok Palace opening at night started.

First, in a short introduction of Gyeongbok Palace, It is a palace that was built during Joseon Dynasty. It was called Bukgwol (north palace) because it was in the north. After being all burned down at the time of Imjinwaeran War (Japanese Invasion, 1592-1598), It was reconstructed later during the reign of King Gojong (1852-1919) in the late Joseon. It was progressed very slowly, taking 20 years to reconstruct. According to these facts, we can see how it is important cultural property.

This palace, Gyeongbokgung, opens at night. It needs a reservation.

Its on-line reservation starts at 2p.m. from April 23, and it is almost sold out in about 10 minutes. It is such a good news that means people are getting interests in cultural properties. The attendants to enter Gyeongbok Palace must reserve in advance. And it allows for only 2,000 people to enter a day. So, People who want to enter Gyeongbok Palace must refer to the information.

Spring special opening at night is in Gwanghwamun, Hongryemun, Geunjeongjeon, Gyeonghoeru Pavilion at 7 p.m. ~10 p.m. from April 30 to May 12 (6^th day, closed on Buddha’s Birthday). But, Admission will be restricted after 9 p.m.. I’d like you to feel more new spring evening.

Internet reservation is on Auction, and the admission fee costs 3,000 won.

And there is another good news that telephone reservation can be made for over 65-year-old men and foreigners

Gyeonghoeru special opening from April 1 to October 31 has no extra charge.

It is possible to enter in a designated time after reservation in advance on its on-line site.

Make a reservation of Gyeongbok Palace in advance and enjoy its fabulous night view. Let’s make it a cultural property that we have interests in and protect.

Also, there are precious things like cultural properties.

One of them is the supersized hand stamp Taegeukgi (Korean flag) which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. It is in the national cemetery. And the other is the declaration of fatherland unification in the unification observatory which is located in Paju so that North Korean compatriots can also see it. These will become the cultural heritages that remain long in history. I’d like we to love more and cherish it.

With the declaration of fatherland unification, there is another important person. He is the peace advocate, Chairman Man hee lee.

He made the peace agreement between religions in Mindanao, Philippines.

And this time, he kept his steps informing of Korea in Guatemala and Peru.

Not only a building but also a person can be a cultural heritage.

I hope we have more interest in the peace advocate’s activities, the chairman Man Hee Lee who is already well known in overseas countries so that he can play a role as a messenger of peace in Korea.

Harmonizing Korea with Gyeongbok Palace as a tangible cultural property with the scars from war and Chairman Man hee lee who advocates the cease of wars like intangible cultural properties. I really hope the peace that the chairman Lee advocates come soon.