National Theater of Korea (국립극장)

Explanation

The National Theater of Korea opened in 1950 as the first national theater in Asia. It is the only production theater that takes traditional arts to recreate them as contemporary art. It offers various types of theaters, such as Haeoreum Grand Theater, Daloreum Theater (middle-size), Immersive Studio ByeolByeol (small-size), and Haneul Round Theater with a circular stage structure. In addition, the Museum of Performing Arts, Cultural Plaza, and other convenience stores and coffe shops offer pleasure and relax to its visitors.

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+82-2-2280-4114

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Capacities : Haeoreum Grand Theater (1,221 seats), Daloreum Theater (512 seats), Immersive Studio ByeolByeol (100 seats), Haneul Round Theater (627 seats)

Contact and Information : +82-2-2280-4114

Parking facilities : Available

Parking Fees : Paid parking lot

Day off : Varies by performance

Charges : Varies by performance

Hours : Varies by performance

Scale : Total site area 57,041 ㎡ / Total surface area 33,416 ㎡ / Total building area 11,829 ㎡

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Industry Information
High quality performing arts production, supply and spread performing arts, increase audience service, strengthen theater management

Reservations
Online reservation available

Location

59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Directions

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