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Iconic 'Walking Buddha' makes Korea debut in landmark exhibit of treasures from Thailand

The National Museum of Korea opens its first large-scale Thai art exhibition on June 23, featuring rare masterpieces from 21 Thai national museums and free admission through June 30.

2026.7.1

A person stands beside a round display table and points toward two sculptures in a dark gallery.

The National Museum of Korea never sleeps, and neither do the people who guard it

A veteran security guard at the country's national museum reveals the eerie night shifts, daily pressures and quiet vigilance behind one of the world’s busiest museums.

2026.6.30

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BTS’s RM named global ambassador for National Museum of Korea

The BTS leader will help the National Museum of Korea promote Korean cultural heritage to audiences at home and abroad.

2026.6.20

Contestants of costume competition at the National Museum of Korea pose for a photograph in an undated photo provided by the museum.

‘Dress Like a Museum Exhibit’ contest returns with nationwide expansion

The National Museum of Korea is taking its popular “Dress Like a Museum Exhibit” contest beyond Seoul this year, with regional rounds across 13 museums.

2026.6.9

Visitors to the National Museum of Korea pass by a display of the Daedongyeojido, Korea's first large-scale map created in the 19th century by the Korean cartographer Kim Jeong-ho, at the museum's first floor on Feb. 12. [NEWS1]

No decision made on paid admissions for cultural sites, including National Museum, gov't says

The Korean government stressed that no official decision has been made to introduce paid admission to national cultural sites, including the National Museum of Korea, after reports circulated on Monday that sites may soon charge entrance fees.

2026.3.30

President Lee Jae Myung, front right, takes selfies with tourists visiting the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Feb. 26. Lee and first lady Kim Hea Kyung viewed a special exhibition on Admiral Yi Sun-shin and bought souvenirs at the museum. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

President Lee tours Yi Sun-shin exhibition, takes selfies with tourists at national museum

President Lee Jae Myung visited the National Museum of Korea in Seoul on Thursday, touring a special exhibition on Admiral Yi Sun-shin (1545-1598) and taking selfies with tourists and children.

2026.2.26

Jeong Seon's 'Bakyeon Falls' is on display at the newly renovated Calligraphy and Painting Gallery at the National Museum of Korea on Feb. 25. [YONHAP]

Korea's traditional calligraphy and painting recast at national museum

The National Museum of Korea has reopened its exhibition hall for seohwa, a traditional art form combining painting and calligraphy. The gallery will feature rotating special exhibitions, with the first focusing on the works of Jeong Seon.

2026.2.25

Better than Google Maps

National Museum of Korea Director You Hong-june, fifth from left, poses for a photo in front of the newly installed life-size copy of the Daedongyeojido at the Path to History hallway on the first floor of the museum on Feb. 12.

2026.2.12

National Museum of Korea will beam with Blackpink's signature shade of pink during the collaboration period starting from Feb. 27 to March 8. [NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA]

Blackpink collabs with National Museum of Korea to celebrate upcoming EP 'Deadline'

The state-run museum has joined forces with K-pop girl group Blackpink to celebrate the quartet's upcoming EP "Deadline" set to drop on Feb. 27.

2026.2.12

Inside the National Museum of Korea [NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA]

National Museum of Korea to open, close 30 minutes earlier from March and test online reservation system next year

The National Museum of Korea will open and close 30 minutes earlier and add new outdoor leisure facilities in an effort to ease congestion caused by the recent surge in visitors.

2026.2.3