Photo = Lee Jeongwoo

A reenactment of cheopjong, the inspection ceremony of royal guards, takes place on Oct. 31 in front of Heungnyemun Gate at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul's Jongno-gu District. The ceremony involves repeatedly ringing of the bell while the king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) inspected his security detail in case of emergency. The event is free for the public until Nov. 2.