The K Art Hall (더케이아트홀)

The K Art Hall (더케이아트홀)

- Homepage
thek-arthall.co.kr
(Korean only)

- Tel
+82-2-526-9680

The K Art Hall (Formerly, Seoul Center of Education and Culture) is located in Yangjae-dong, Seocho-gu district. The natural surroundings are beautiful, and the air is very clean. The center has one basement floor, and eleven floors above ground. Its main facilities include the main theater, which can provide for an audience of 1,000, the Culture Center, Art Exhibit, Education Promotion Center, and the Sports Center. Outside the building are the Grass Square, Sculpture Park and Drive-in Theater. The main theater can hold a variety of performances such as plays, dances, movies, operas, musicals, and others. There are frequently performances for children as well. At times, the theater is used as an international stage, as in the case of the Russian Leningrad Ballet company’s performance in 1991. The Culture Center has guest quarters and convention halls, and so is often used for conferences. The Sports Center has an indoor gymnasium, a swimming pool, health and aerobics rooms, a bowling alley, and a golf practice range. The facilities here are used primarily as a resting area. One unusual facility is the outdoor Drive-in Theater. Called “Karma 21,” the theater can accommodate a total of 250,000 cars. Each car is charged 15,000 won a ticket. Usually the latest releases are shown here. The theater is located in “Yangjae People’s Grove” Park, which boasts a very clean environment. It is the perfect spot to relax while enjoying a movie in the fresh air.

- Address : 70, Baumoe-ro 12-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul


※ Presentation Information
- Capacity
998 seats (1F 528 seats / 2F 470 seats)

- Information and Guides
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-526-9680

- Parking
Available (07:00-23:00)

- Parking Fee
S – 2,000 won (within 3 hrs) / 3,000 won after 3 hrs
L – 10,000 won for bus / 5,000 won for cars with 15 seats or more
* Free within first 15 mins
* Prices listed are for visitors holding performance tickets

- Usage Fee
Prices vary according to program /performance

- Operating Hours
Prices vary according to program /performance

- Tour Duration
Prices vary according to program /performance



- General Overview
Performance hall: +82-2-526-9680

◎ Nearby Tourism Infobox

⊙ Uccello The-K Hotel Seoul (우첼로 더케이호텔서울)

- Tel
+82-2-526-9556

A place where you can taste various Western dishes. The best menu at this restaurant is pasta. This Western dishes restaurant is located in Seocho-gu, Seoul.

⊙ Yangjaecheon Ecological Park (양재천 생태공원)

- Homepage
www.seocho.go.kr
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, French)

Yangjaecheon was originally the first tributary to the Hangang River, but, it became an artificial river as a result of the Hangang River Coastal Development Project and some other changes by surrounding developments.

⊙ Korea Food & Tourism Expo (한국음식관광박람회)

- Homepage
www.kfkt.co.kr

- Tel
• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-737-2210

Seeking to become better and more advanced every year, the Korea Food & Tourism Expo offers a wide array of hands-on experience programs and seminars on food culture. Those hoping to participate in contests or special exhibitions should sign up on the festival website. For more information on the festival schedule, please see the website or call festival organizers using the number provided.

⊙ aT Center (에이티센터)

- Homepage
atcenter.at.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-6300-1114

aT Center is a convention center where exhibitions, conventions, and business trades all take place. Cutting-edge exhibition and conference rooms are suitable for various types of exhibitions, seminars, banquets, events, performances and more. To support successful events, aT Center provides simultaneous interpretation services, an audio-visual system, cold storage and a trade information service. The center is a one-stop venue for trade, comprised of an export firm hall, export promotion hall and other related facilities, offering a permanent exhibition of promised exported items, promotion, consulting with overseas buyers and collecting overseas information. The center is situated in a pleasant neighborhood, located near Seoul's convenient transportation system and hospitals, fitness centers, stores, restaurants, large-sized parking lots, making it a cultural resting area.

⊙ Maeheon Citizen's Forest (매헌시민의 숲)

- Homepage
parks.seoul.go.kr

- Tel
+82-2-575-3895

Maeheon Citizen's Forest, located near Yangjae Tollgate, was created in anticipation of the Seoul Asian Games in 1986 and the 24th Olympic Games in 1988. The forest provides a scenic habitat for 94,800 trees of 43 different species including pine, zelkova, purple bloom maple, horse chestnut, and nut pine. These trees are rarely seen in cities and the park is a popular date spot for couples. In the fall, the trees in the park bear an abundance of persimmons and quinces.

Amenities and facilities include an outdoor wedding hall, walking course, basketball court, volleyball court (also used for foot volleyball), tennis court, barefoot walking path, and outdoor workout equipment. Memorial sites and monuments like the memorial of Patriot Yun Bong-Gil can also be found scattered throughout the park grounds.

⊙ E-Mart - Yangjae Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (이마트 양재)

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⊙ Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival (양재천 벚꽃 등(燈) 축제)

- Homepage
socc.or.kr

- Tel
+82-2-2155-8607

The Yangjaecheon Stream Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival is held along Yangjaecheon Stream as it flows through Seocho-gu, Seoul. The festival is one of Seoul's three major cherry blossom festivals held each spring, and includes musical performances, food trucks, and fun activities in addition to the beautiful main highlights of the cherry blossoms and lanterns.

⊙ Seoul Gwanmunsa Temple (관문사(서울))

- Homepage
gwanmunsa.templestay.com

- Tel
+82-2-3460-5300

Located at the foot of Umyeonsan Mountain in Seocho-gu, Seoul, Gwanmunsa Temple had its ground-breaking ceremony in 1993 and construction was completed in October 1998.



The temple site has a total area of 22,148.76 ㎡ with seven ground levels and four basement levels. The temple was constructed with a mixture of modern and traditional Buddhist architectural designs. Inside the temple, cutting-edge facilities are used for various cultural events, conferences, and sacred ceremonies.




Neighbored by Cheonggyesan Mountain, Umyeonsan Mountain, and Yangjaecheon Stream, the temple is located near many natural spots visitors can enjoy. In particular, Umyeonsan Mountain (alt. 293 m), where Gwanmunsa Temple is located, gets its name for its shape resembling a cow lying down. Designated as a city park and managed by Seoul Metropolitan Government, Umyeonsan Mountain has several valleys with clear spring waters and a dense forest inhabited by diverse animals and plants.



This work was created by the Korea Tourism Organization for 19 years and opened as the first type of public Nuri. You can download it for free from the Korea Tourism Organization, https://kto.visitkorea.or.kr/eng.kto