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National Gugak Center 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.. 2021. 7. 2.
Namsan Library Namsan Library opened as Kyeongseong Prefectural Library in 1922 as a public library in Myeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul. The library was moved to the current site in 1964 with a newly built building and its name changed to Namsan Library in 1965. This concrete building was built in 1964 and was designed by architect Lee Haeseong. It was designated as Seoul Future Heritage in 2013, credited for its p.. 2021. 7. 2.
Myeongdong Theater Myeongdong Theater is an exclusive theatrical performance center, located in what was originally the National Theater of Korea. From 1934 to 1973, the National Theater of Korea pioneered Korean arts and culture, serving as a movie theater, performance hall and art theater. Though it closed its doors in 1975, it was reopened on June 5, 2009 after 3 years of renovation under the name of Myeongdong.. 2021. 7. 1.
Lotte World Folk Museum Lotte World Folk Museum, opened on January 14, 1989, has on exhibit the complete history of Korea from the Paleolithic Age to the Japanese colonial period in a creative and friendly manner using actual relics and dioramas. Of particular note is the Miniature Zone, where visitors can see the various lifestyles of different classes, traditional customs, and four seasons of the Joseon dynasty. (055.. 2021. 7. 1.
Kansong Art Museum Kansong Art Museum was the first private art museum in Korea, opened as Bohwagak in 1938 by Kansong Jeon Hyeong-pil. The name was changed to the current Kansong Art Museum in 1966. Bohwagak was designated as National Registered Cultural Heritage No. 768 on December 30, 2019. Jeon Hyeong-pil dedicated his life to preserving and researching Korea’s representative relics that were devaluated and pu.. 2021. 7. 1.
Jeju Stone Park Located in Jocheon-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju Stone Park was inspired by Jeju's culture and applications of stones. The main theme focuses on the foundation and identity of Jeju Island, based on the myth of Seolmundae Halmang (Grandmother Seolmundae), who created Jeju Island and the stones of Obaek Janggun (Five Hundred Generals). The park serves as a historical and cultural space where collected stones.. 2021. 7. 1.
Haewoojae Museum (Mr. Toilet House) After demolishing the house in which he lived for 30 years, Mr. Toilet, Sim Jae-deok, built this house in the shaped of a toilet in order to celebrate the establishment of the World Toilet Association (WTA). He named it Haewoojae, which means "a house to relieve one’s concerns," a term used in temples when referring to the restroom. Construction began in March 2007 by architect Go Giung, and fin.. 2021. 7. 1.
Goseong Dinosaur Museum Goseong Dinosaur Museum, located in Sangjogam County Park, is Korea’s first dinosaur museum. It was built next to one of the world’s largest dinosaur footprint fossil sites and opened to the public on November 9, 2004. Located in the center of the beautiful Sangjogam area, the museum is a tourist attraction that showcases both major dinosaur footprints as well as breathtaking scenery. The four-s.. 2021. 7. 1.
Daegu National Museum Daegu National Museum was founded on December 7, 1994, to preserve and exhibit the unique cultural heritage of Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do. The museum is housed in a two-story brick building with one basement floor near Beomeo Park. The museum aims to promote the region's history and culture through educational programs. (42111)321, Cheongho-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu +82-53-768-6051 daegu.museum.go.k.. 2021. 7. 1.