Seodaemun Prison History Museum (서대문형무소역사관) – Homepage sphh.sscmc.or.kr Seodaemun Prison was built under the Japanese administration to imprison independence movement activists. It first opened on October 21, 1908 under the name Gyeongseong Prison. Eventually, so many activists were imprisoned that the building had to be expanded. At that time, the name changed to Seodaemun Prison…
Hallym University of Graduate Studies (한림국제대학원대학교) – Tel +82-2-3453-9333 Founded in 2004 by Ilsong Educational Foundation, Hallym University of Graduate Studies is a private college located at 405, Yeoksam-ro, Gangnam-gu. Originally, it was founded as an international graduate college of Hallym University in 1997, but it has separated from Hallym University as of 2004. –…
Seoul Arts Center (예술의전당) – Homepage www.sac.or.kr The Seoul Arts Center is the representative art complex of Korea. It is comprised of the Opera House, Concert Hall, Art Gallery, Calligraphy Museum, Art Material Hall, and an outdoor stage. You can enjoy various performances and exhibitions all in one site. The Opera House and Concert Hall…
National Gugak Center (국립국악원) – Homepage www.gugak.go.kr The National Gugak Center is the governing body established to preserve and promote traditional Korean performing arts. The center can accommodate every type of traditional performing arts, such as palace music, court music, and all other genres including major productions of changgeuk (Korean musical drama). Originally opened in…
Information about Seoul K-Medi Center (서울한방진흥센터).
HANSIK Space E:eum (한식문화공간 이음) HANSIK Space E:eum, located in Jongno, is a cultural space operated by the Korean Food Promotion Institute. It offers visitors an opportunity to delve into Korean cuisine through exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and a library. – Address : 18 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul ※ Presentation Information – Information and Guides +82-507-1465-8488…
Alternative Space Loop (대안공간 루프) – Homepage www.galleryloop.com – Tel +82-2-3141-1377 Alternative Space Loop (also known as the “Loop”) is one of few alternative space in Korea, opened in February, 1999. It is a non-profit gallery that provides exhibition space and support programs for young and promising artists, and is currently being supported by the…
Coreana Art & Culture Complex (코리아나 화장박물관) – Homepage www.spacec.co.kr – Tel +82-2-547-9177 Coreana Art & Culture Complex is the largest museum in Korea founded exclusively for cosmetics and was created to preserve and promote beauty items and the make-up culture of Korea. The museum is centered around the many beauty items collected over 40…
Naru Arts Center (나루아트센터) – Homepage www.naruart.or.kr – Tel +82-2-2049-4700 Naru Arts Center is a performing arts theater complex dedicated to contributing to the cultural and artistic development of Korea by offering a variety of quality programs. The arts center consists of a main 601-seat theater and a smaller 167-seat theater for staging performances of…
Seoul Nori Madang (서울놀이마당) – Tel +82-2-2147-2800 Established on December 25, 1984, Seoul Nori Madang offers diverse traditional performances on an outdoor stage to promote Korean folk plays and culture. Performances are regularly held every weekend; it hosts over 120 performances every year and each performance attracts over 1,300 visitors. Within Seoul Nori Madang is…