Korea House

Korea House

History of the Korea House, Seoul- During the Joseon Dynasty the area housing Korea House, Seoul was referred to as Cheonghak-dong Seonbi-chon ('Confucian Scholar's Village in the Blue Crane District'). The site housing the Korea House, Seoul was utilized for some time as a state guesthouse by the newly established government of the Republic of Korea.

Description of the Korea House, Seoul- The Korea House, Seoul was inaugurated in 1981. The traditional Korean building of the Korea House, Seoul brings alive the traditional culture and lifestyle of Koreans. Constructed in traditional Joseon architectural style, Korea House, Seoul comprises of a number of buildings which are as follows-

  -   Soseul Daemun ('lofty main gate'),
  -   Anchae ('women's quarters'),
  -   Aarangchae ('men's quarters'),
  -   Haengnangchae ('servants' quarters'),
  -   Byeol-dang ('annex building').

Each building has also been given a beautiful poetic name which is as follows-

  -   Haerin-gwan ('house for overseas friends'),
  -   Sohwa-dang ('house of beauty and brillance'),
  -   Hwanbyeong-nu (tower pavilion of blue ring), Garak-dang ('pavillion of beauty and music'),
  -   Munhyang-nu ('tower pavilion of fragrance),
  -   Nogeum-jeong ('green pavilion for singing') and
  -   Cheongu-jeong (pavilion for listening to the sounds of rain.)

Korea House, Seoul provides a traditional meal accompanied by diverse folk performances. Visitors to the Korea House, Seoul also have the opportunity to explore the garden, view handicraft items, and watch a traditional wedding ceremony. Korea House, Seoul also has got a small gift shop which stores cultural items, souvenirs and postcards for sale. The Korea House, Seoul is adorned with traditional Korean wooden furniture, handicraft works, and landscape paintings.

The Korean food served at the Korea House, Seoul is truly delicious. Some of the must- haves in the Korean menu are as follows-

  -   Roasted barbequed meats
  -   Kimchi salads
  -   Marinated veggies
  -   Sweets

So when visiting Seoul make it a point to visit Korea House, Seoul and have an experience of a lifetime.

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