[Seoul] National Gugak Center (국립국악원)
💡 Overview
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 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.
📋 Detailed Information
| 📍 Address | 2364 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 06757) |
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| 🌐 Website | www.gugak.go.kr |
| Operating Hours | Varies by performance |
| Day Off | Varies by performance |
| Usage Fee | Varies by performance |
| Parking | Available |
| Parking Fee | Free |
| Tour Duration | Varies by performance |
| Capacity | Yeakdang Hall (706 seats), Umyeondang Hall (231 seats), Pungryu Sarangbang (130 seats) |
| Inquiries and Information | +82-2-580-3300 |
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Source: Korea Tourism Organization