Culture
National Gugak Center
국립국악원
Seoul
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.
Source: Korea Tourism Organization
Details
- Address
- 2364 Nambusunhwan-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul
- Website
- www.gugak.go.kr
