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

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.If increased, it would mark the first change in two decades, according to the officials.Under current rates, adult admission to both Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace is 3,000 won (US$2.20), while the UNESCO-listed Jongmyo Shrine, Changgyeong Palace and Deoksu Palace charge 1,000 won. Joseon-era royal tombs (1392–1910) range from 500 won to 2,00…READ FULL ARTICLE