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S. Korea weighs raising admission fees to palaces, royal tombs for 1st time in 20 years

Officials said current admission prices are low by global standards, and 69% of 17.81 million visitors entered through free programs in 2025.

Summary by Kyodo News+
SEOUL - The government is weighing an increase in admission fees at major palaces and royal tombs next year, officials said Friday, as officials and experts argue current prices are low by global standards and point to shifting visitor patterns.

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Kyodo News+ broke the news in Tokyo, Japan on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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