[Seoul] Jeongdong Theater (국립 정동극장)

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💡 Overview

Jeongdong Theater is located along Deoksugung Stone Wall Path and serves as a cultural hub for local citizens. Opened in 1995, Jeongdong Theater is historically significant as it was established to restitute the legacy of Wongaksa, the first modern theater in Korea. Jeongdong Theater features numerous critically-acclaimed productions, such as “Traditional Art Performance,” “Masters Exhibition,” and “Art Frontier,” as well as programs like “Art Stage at Noon” that are geared toward the general public. As a result, Jeongdong Theater has become one of Korea’s representative traditional arts performance theaters and was designated as a Seoul Future Heritage in 2015.

The theater successfully held the performance “Miso” in 2010, featuring the traditional musical “Love Songs from Chunhyang,” written and created by Jeongdong Theater. The musical attracted many international visitors from all over the world, passing on Korean cultural values and beauty, as well as gaining the attention of critics worldwide. In addition, the theater also produced “The 2nd Story of Miso: Baebijang-jeon,” offering a modern interpretation of the fundamental values found in Korea’s culture and art.

📋 Detailed Information

📍 Address	43 Jeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul (Zipcode: 04518)
📞 Phone	+82-2-751-1500
🌐 Website	www.jeongdong.or.kr
Operating Hours	Varies by performance. * Refer to the official website
Day Off	Varies by performance. * Refer to the official website
Usage Fee	Varies by performance. * Refer to the official website
Parking	Available
Capacity	266 seats (including 2 seats for wheelchairs)
Inquiries and Information	+82-2-751-1500

📝 Additional Information

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Source: Korea Tourism Organization