Korea House (한국의집) - Culture - Korea travel and tourism information

Explanation

The Korea House was opened in 1981. It is a traditional Korean building that introduces the culture and lifestyle of Koreans, where you can experience traditional architecture and a classical atmosphere. The building was built in the style of the Joseon Dynasty's Jagyeong-jeon building at the Gyeongbok Palace. It is the only building built in the traditional architectural style. You will feel its antiquity as you enter the building.

It is divided into the Haerin-gwan (a space for people to get acquainted with each other), the Traditional Theater, and three annex buildings (Munhyang-ru, Nokeum-jeong and Cheongwu-jeong). At Haerin-gwan, you can enjoy traditional music at Garak-dang and try traditional food at Sohwa-dang. In the square of Garak-dang you can view a traditional wedding (on the weekends) or people playing folk games. Also, at the Traditional Theater, about 156 seats are available, and in the afternoons Human Cultural Assets or members of the National Center for Korean Traditional Performing Arts and the National Corps members present traditional music and dances. Sinayui, Salpuri, Pansori, the Drum Dance and the Bongsan Mask Dance are the most popular programs for foreigners. The programs are all explained in English and Japanese.

In the Cultural Gift Shop you can view various crafts made by traditional craftsmen. It is always open and the crafts are for sale as well. There are pottery, ceramics, golden crafts, knots and embroidery etc; approximately 500 pieces of artwork made by craftsmen from 20 different fields. Next to the House of Korea is the Namsan-gol Hanok Village where visitors can explore traditional houses.

Homepage

www.koreahouse.or.kr (Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese)

Information Use

Capacities : Traditional Theater: 156 seats

Contact and Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2266-9101~3

Parking facilities : 90 parking spaces

Day off : The Day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day), Third Monday of every month

Charges : 50,000 won

Hours : Performance Session 1: 18:30-19:30
Performance Session 2: 20:30-21:30

Scale : Site area: 7,153㎡
Building area: 2,909㎡

More information

Reservations
Tel: +82-2-2266-9101~3

Foreign Language Intepretation Services
* Available languages: English, Japanese
* Leaflets in English, Japanese and Chinese available

General Overview
Chwiseongwan Hall, Folk Theater, Haeringwan Hall, Madang
* Inquiry: +82-2-2266-0101

Location

10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Pildong 2-ga)

Directions