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.
information
- Reservations Tel 82-2-2266-9101 3
- Foreign Language Intepretation Services Available Languages English Japanese Br Leaflets In And Chinese Available
- General Overview Chwiseongwan Hall Folk Theater Haeringwan Madang Br Inquiry 82-2-2266-0101
- Capacity Traditional Theater 156 Seats
- Inquiries and information 1330 Travel Hotline 82-2-1330 Br Korean English Japanese Chinese For More Info 82-2-2266-9101 3
- Parking availability 90 Parking Spaces
- Closed days The Day Of Seollal Lunar New Year S Chuseok Korean Thanksgiving Third Monday Every Month
- Usage fee 50 000 Won
- Usage time Performance Session 1 18 30-19 30 Br 2 20 30-21
- Scale Site Area 7 153 Br Building 2 909
location
10, Toegye-ro 36-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Pildong 2-ga)