PHOTOS: Royal guard appointment ceremony

SEOUL, March 31 (AJP) - A reenactment of a historic royal guard appointment ceremony took place at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul on March 30. The "National Royal Guard Appointment Ceremony," an annual spring event, is based on records dating back to 1469, during the reign of King Yejong of the Joseon Dynasty.

Historically, the king would select the most trusted official to serve as head of the royal guards through a process known as "nakjeom," marking the name of the chosen individual.

Organizers scaled down this year's event in consideration of the recent devastating wildfires that have impacted the northern Gyeongbuk region.

전국 수문장 임명의식 — A ceremony appointing royal guards is underway in front of Heungnyemun Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, March 30, 2025. Yonhap

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PHOTOS: Royal guard appointment ceremony

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