{
  "id": 10868620,
  "title": "Forest trails at 9 Joseon Dynasty royal tombs open for autumn walks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/forest-trails-at-9-joseon-dynasty-royal-tombs-open-for-autumn-walks-10868620",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T05:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20260930/forest-trails-at-9-joseon-dynasty-royal-tombs-open-for-autumn-walks"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Starting Thursday, the public can stroll along forest trails at nine royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty, the Korea Heritage Service announced Wednesday. These UNESCO World Heritage sites, where the Joseon Dynasty, which governed Korea from 1392 to 1910, is buried, will once again be accessible to visitors. The trails, totaling 19.04 kilometers (11.8 miles), will provide a unique opportunity to witness the autumn foliage amidst the historical landmarks.\n\nMuch of the woodland surrounding the royal tombs is usually off-limits to the public to preserve the sites. However, this autumn, nine trails will be open for exploration. These trails span the districts of Guri, Namyangju, Seoul, Hwaseong, Paju, and Yeoju, which are all part of Gyeonggi Province, the province that surrounds Seoul.\n\nThe longest trail, approximately 3.7 kilometers (2.3 miles), connects the Yungneung and Geolleung tombs in Hwaseong. Other notable trails include a 2.7-kilometer (1.7 miles) route at Donggureung, which houses the largest cluster of Joseon royal tombs. Visitors will be able to traverse these paths and immerse themselves in the rich history and natural beauty of the Joseon Dynasty royal tombs.",
  "summary": "Forest trails at nine royal tombs of the Joseon Dynasty will open to the public beginning Thursday, giving visitors a chance to walk among autumn foliage at the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Korea Heritage Service said Wednesday. The Joseon Dynasty ruled Korea from 1392 to 1910. Forty of its royal tombs, located in Seoul and nearby areas, were collectively inscribed on the UNESCO World…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Forest trails at 9 Joseon Dynasty royal tombs open for autumn walks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/forest-trails-at-9-joseon-dynasty-royal-tombs-open-for-autumn-walks",
        "published": "2026-09-30T05:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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