On Nov. 30, foreign tourists are moving their steps at Gyeongbokgung in Jongno-gu, Seoul. /News1

On the 4th, the day of the Constitutional Court's ruling on President Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment, major palace tours will be suspended. This is a safety measure in anticipation of large-scale gatherings around Gwanghwamun and the Constitutional Court.

The Korea Heritage Service noted on the 2nd that "large-scale gatherings are expected around the palaces in relation to the presidential impeachment ruling," adding that "to protect cultural heritage and prevent safety accidents for visitors, tours of Gyeongbokgung, Changdeokgung, and Deoksugung will be suspended."

On the 4th, the day of the impeachment ruling, the three palaces will temporarily close. The palace management office plans to monitor the situation and potentially halt tours on the 3rd and 5th.

Changkyonggung, adjacent to Changdeokgung, will remain open to visitors on the 4th. However, the entry connecting Changkyonggung and Changdeokgung will be closed, and nighttime tours of Changkyonggung will cease. This is to prevent safety accidents for visitors due to the expected large-scale gatherings.

Since last December, large-scale gatherings have raised concerns about damage to cultural heritage in front of Gyeongbokgung. Changdeokgung is only about 950 meters from the Constitutional Court, where the impeachment ruling will take place, raising the possibility that cultural properties may be harmed or visitor safety may not be ensured if a large crowd gathers.

Jongno-gu in Seoul issues 56 notices requesting the voluntary removal of illegal tents from pro and anti-impeachment groups around Gwanghwamun Square, the Constitutional Court, and Gyeongbokgung. The notice states that the items violate Article 61 of the Road Act by obstructing the road and pedestrian access, and should be voluntarily organized by Apr. 1. There are 56 tents erected in this area without local government permission. On Nov. 30, a notice for voluntary organization of street clutter issued by Jongno-gu is attached in front of the Democratic Party tent office at Gwanghwamun Dongshijag. /News1

According to current regulations regarding palace tours, if necessary to prevent damage to national heritage or if reasons arise that may affect the health and safety of visitors, public access to the palaces may be suspended for a certain period.

Cultural events scheduled to take place at the palaces are also canceled or postponed. The 'Changing of the Guard Ceremony' and 'Starlight Night Tour' at Gyeongbokgung, scheduled for the 4th, will not take place. Events such as 'Night of the Cherry Blossom Lanterns at Changdeokgung' and 'Seokjojeon Tour at Deoksugung' are also canceled. The 'Korean Fermentation Culture' event and 'Guard Ceremony' at Gyeongbokgung, set for the 4th, will be postponed.

Major museums and galleries in the vicinity of the Constitutional Court and Gwanghwamun will also be closed. The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, the Museum of Korean Contemporary History, the National Folk Museum of Korea, the National Palace Museum of Korea, and the Blue House will not operate on the day of the ruling.