Han Ximin

THE Korea House in Seoul is an authentic place to enjoy Korean court cuisine, which was traditionally consumed in the courts of the Joseon Dynasty from 1392 to 1910.

At the Korea House you can dine on imperial fare with buffet or brunch packages prepared according to authentic ancient records.

Korea House is designed to exhibit the traditional culture of Korea through architecture, food, music, dance, craftwork, and ceremonies.

There are a variety of regular and special performances at Korea House, which holds regular folk performances every evening at 7 and 8:50 p.m. Top Korean artists perform every Wednesday.

Traditional Korean weddings are also performed, usually on Fridays and Saturdays. Both viewing and participating in this traditional ceremony is possible. Other performing arts are also featured from time to time.

The Korea House was the private residence of Park Paeng-nyeon, one of the six highest ranked subjects of the Joseon Dynasty. During the Japanese occupation, it was converted into an official office for the chief of political affairs of the Governors’ and Generals’ Office. After the establishment of the Korean Government, it was used for some time as a state guesthouse.

In 1980, the current Korean style house was constructed and it has since been in operation as a way of preserving traditional Korean culture.

Performance admission fee: 29,000 won (around 200 yuan)

Transport

Metro: Lines 3 & 4, Chungmuro Station, Exit 3

Buses: 2, 105, 263, 371,500, 604, 211

Web site: www.koreahouse.or.kr