Palace museum opens outdoor wedding season under gingko trees
Beneath the brilliant autumn canopy of a century-old ginkgo tree, the National Palace Museum of Korea is opening its historic grounds to a new generation of newlyweds. Starting Friday, the royal courtyard adjacent to Gyeongbok Palace will transform into an outdoor venue where dozens of couples will tie the knot surrounded by centuries of Korean heritage. The program, dubbed "Gogyeol" — a blend of…
The National Palace Museum of Korea is set to open its grounds to a new tradition this autumn, opening its historic grounds to a new generation of newlyweds beneath the brilliant autumn canopy of a century-old ginkgo tree. The museum will host 28 free outdoor weddings every weekend and holiday through Nov. 8 in a program dubbed Gogyeol, blending Korean words for "marrying at the palace museum."
The inaugural wedding took place on Friday, with bride Mai, an Estonian content creator who gained national fame as the first foreign contestant crowned Miss Chunhyang, celebrating her union alongside distinguished guests, including Huh.
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