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Introduction

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). Orignally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987. The center also opened branch locations in Namwon, Jindo, and Busan in 1992, 2004, and 2008 respectively.
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🗺 Location

2364, Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul

✏ Details

Industry Information

Performances, education, research, lessons, exhibitions, etc.

🔎 Information

Inquiries
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-580-3300
Parking Facility
Available
Maximum Occupancy
Yeakdang Hall (706 seats), Umyeondang Hall (231 seats), Pungryu Sarangbang (130 seats)
Parking Fee
Free (Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00)
Closed
Varies by performance
Admission / Participation Fees
Varies by performance
Opening Hours
Varies by performance
Touring Time
Varies by performance