Sejong Center
This performance and exhibition venue faces Gwanghwamun with broad steps and prominent columns.
Why choose this place
For pairing Gwanghwamun with a performance: admire the plaza-facing steps and columns and look for a program that fits your dates.
Make the most of your visit
Check your hall and entrance, then enjoy a walk around nearby Gwanghwamun Square.
Stories from the record
Rebuilding after the Citizens' Hall fire
Following the 1972 fire at Citizens' Hall, a new cultural venue was developed and opened in 1978. Its origin combines cultural ambition with the tragedy of the preceding building.
Tradition in a modern structure
Eom Deok-mun's practice sought a modern interpretation of Korean traditional forms. Look at granite walls, large columns and broad outlines. The aim was not a literal timber-palace copy, but a translation into a modern performance venue.
A performance hall facing the city
The building addresses Gwanghwamun's streets and square. Passersby encounter its architecture and artworks even without attending a show. Compare day and night to see how a cultural venue participates in ordinary city life.
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Before you go
Opening hours and closing days can change, so check the official information before visiting.