Sejong Center

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts is the largest

arts and cultural complex in Seoul, South Korea. It has
an interior area of 53,202m. It is situated in the center
of the capital, on Sejongno, a main road that cuts through
the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty. The center took 4
years to complete, opening its doors in 1978. It was built
as a cultural center for Seoulites. It currently is home to
the biggest pipe organ in Asia.

History

After the Seoul National Hall was destroyed by re in Sejong Center

1972, the City Council of Seoul commissioned the construction of a venue to continue the cultural heritage of
that structure. Built in 1978, commissioned by the City of
Seoul, Sejong Center was largely unsupported nancially
for 20 years, being under the control of the Special City
of Seoul. In 1999, the center was placed under control
of a foundation governed by civilians whose passion for
the arts fueled its massive newfound success. this venue
hosted Miss Universe 1980.
The centers design was based on a fusion of Korean national symbols and the western architectural designs. The
name Sejong is from the 4th ruling King of the Joseon
Dynasty, Sejong the Great.
On 23 September 2012, the Seoul Metropolitan Government started on a trial basis, a 550-m desigSejong Center
nated section of Sejong-ro as pedestrian-only but permitted for cyclists. The section includes the road
from the Gwanghwamun three-way intersection, along 2.2 Minor Hall
Gwanghwamun Plaza in front of the Sejong Center to the
Called The Small Theater in Korean, is constructed in
Sejong-ro intersection.[1]
an interesting style over 2 oors, and can seat 442 people,
the stage can allow for 100 people on performance.

Facilities

2.3 Arts Forum Galleries

The Sejong Center is made up of many dierent halls,

centers and theaters.

Main Gallery: The Arts Forum is a large room

(1,056 m) that is divided into 4 separate rooms for
viewings of dierent sizes and numbers.

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New Gallery: The New Gallery is a (594 m) place

for artwork that excels in the social, popular and cultural side of Korean art.

Main Auditorium

The Big Theater as it is called in Korean, is a technologically advanced theater. It has a capacity of 3,000 people.

Gwang Hwa Moon Gallery: Originally part of the

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5th Line Subway Metro System, it houses artworks
that are considered to be outstanding by the youth
and new up-and-coming artists. Considered to be
an example of Subway Art Galleries.

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Gwang Hwa Rang

The Gwang Hwa Rang is situated underneath the Sejongro crossroads, it opened on February 17, 2005 with
complete free access to pedestrians and art-discerning
Seoulites. It includes a window-gallery that enable bypassers on ground level to peek inside.

List of Korea-related topics

Sejong the Great of Joseon

5 References
[1] Pedestrian Zone Planned for Central Seoul. Chosun
Ilbo. 21 September 2012. Retrieved 3 November 2012.

6 External links
Ocial website

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Sejong Convention Center and Hall

The Convention Center and Hall is usually used for big

events and conferences. With a size of 627 m, it can
house around 400 people. It is available for many dierent events. It includes 250 translating systems that interprets ve dierent languages simultaneously. The convention hall has a smaller size convention center that is
used for similar purposes and is able to accommodate 120
people.

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Sam Chung Gak

Measuring in 19417m, Sam Chung Gak is a collaboration of six traditional Korean Housings. Since 2001, it
has been used by the Center as a place for traditional heritage experience.

Resident companies
Seoul Philharmonic
Seoul National Philharmonic
Seoul Metropolitan Theater Company
City of Seoul Musical Company
Seoul Metropolitan Chorus
Seoul National Traditional Dance Company
Seoul Metropolitan Opera
Seoul Youth Orchestra
Seoul Youth Choir

See also
Contemporary culture of South Korea
List of concert halls

EXTERNAL LINKS

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