For palace fans, Gyeongbokgung now has its own light stick

In K-pop, fandoms have light sticks — glowing symbols of identity waved in unison at concerts and fan gatherings. Now, one of the royal palaces is getting one too. A new Palace Light Stick, inspired by Gyeonghoeru Pavilion at Gyeongbokgung, is drawing attention as the latest merchandise released by the Korea Heritage Service for this year’s cultural heritage festival. Encased inside a crystal-like globe is a miniature version of Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, the iconic pavilion used in the Joseon era (1

By The Korea Herald