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History

‘KOREA HOUSE,’ the official government reception hall of Korea

[1957~1978, KOREA HOUSE Phase 1]

1957
  • Opened by the Public Affairs Office and officially named the ‘KOREA HOUSE’

‘RENOVATION OF KOREA HOUSE’ for a new beginning

[1978~1980, KOREA HOUSE Renovation phase]

1980
  • Started renovation based on traditional Korean architecture, modeled after Jagyeongjeon of Gyeongbukgung Palace (1978 ~ 1980)

‘KOREA HOUSE,’ introducing Korea

[1981~2000 KOREA HOUSE Phase 2]

1981
  • Reopening of KOREA HOUSE, entrusted to the Korea Cultural Assets Preservation Foundation (currently Korea Heritage Agency)
1982
  • Started offering traditional wedding services
1986
  • Expanded folk theater facilities (from 100 seats to 195 seats)
1988
  • Constructed new gardens, “Cheongwoojeong” and “Nokeumjeong”
2000
  • Set new record in viewership (1 million) for traditional performance arts

‘KOREA HOUSE,’ showing Korea’s true colors

[2001~2016 KOREA HOUSE Phase 3]

2003
  • Awarded the “Best Institution Award” for People who Create a Beautiful Korea (2003)
2004
  • Maintenance repair of folk theater
2009
  • Enlargement and reopening of Chwiseongwan, remodeling of traditional performance arts theater
2012
  • Set new record in viewership (1.5 million) for traditional performance arts
2015
  • Designated the “restaurant for authentic royal cuisine experience” (Korea Tourism Organization)
2016
  • Developed the “Suragan(royal kitchen) sampling” program for royal cuisine