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Apart from catchy music, entertaining series, impressive cosmetics, and hi-tech innovations, South Korea is making waves for its cultural attractions across the world. In 2023, ‘The National Museum of Korea’ welcomed 4.18 million visitors, providing it prestige among the world's most visited museums. This achievement proves that Korean museums are must-visit destinations that brilliantly showcase the nation's journey from ancient kingdoms to a global cultural powerhouse.
Particularly, they are the center of preserving the political, cultural, artistic, and technological history. Allowing the relics and art to tell the stories that have shaped the nation. However, picking the best ones for your itinerary could be a challenge as South Korea is home to over 500 museums. Let's take a closer look at some of the Korean museums to ensure you a complete experience during your next trip.
A Journey Through Time: Historical Museums
National Folk Museum of Korea website
At the heart of Seoul, within the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace complex, the ‘National Folk Museum of Korea’ stands as a gateway to understanding traditional Korean life. It houses over 98,000 artifacts, bringing the daily routines, customs, and beliefs that have shaped Korean society to life. There are three permanent exhibitions, ‘The Beginning of K-Culture,’ ‘A Year in Korea,’ and ‘Korean Life Passages,’ that trace the threads of Korea's cultural fabric from the birth ceremonies of the Joseon Dynasty to the future of the 21st century.
Just steps away, the ‘National Palace Museum of Korea’ o
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