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National Theater of Korea

국립극장

+82-2-2280-4114~6
www.ntok.go.kr

59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Overview

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The National Theater of Korea was opened in 1950 as the first national theater in Asia. The theater is the base of operations for four performance groups: the National Drama Company, the National Changgeuk Company, the National Dance Company, and the National Orchestra Company. By supporting these performance troupes, the National Theater strives to globalize Korean traditional arts, modifying select pieces to reach a larger audience.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-2280-4114
Parking: Main Building: 122 parking spaces
(Regular: 65 lots / Reserved for the disabled: 8 lots / Bus: 3 lots / Small-sized (hybrid cars): 9 lots / Reserved for female drivers: 27 lots)
Annex: 231 parking spaces
(Regular: 203 lots / Reserved for the disabled: 4 lots / Bus: 3 lots / Small-sized (hybrid cars): 12 lots / Reserved for female drivers: 8 lots)

* Using public transportation is highly recommended.
Parking fee: Click here to view rates and fees.
Closed: Closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day (* The shedules are subject to change, please check to confirm in advance of your visit.)
Admission: Varies by program
Hours: Varies by program
Size: Total site area 57,041㎡ / Total surface area 33,416㎡ / Total building area 11,829㎡
Main building: 52,326㎡ (15,829 pyeong)
Annex: 4,715㎡ (1,426 pyeong)

Updated 2016.02.05

Reservations

Online reservation available.

For hiring the venue, visit its official website.
casual or a regular hiring is available.
- Inquiries: +82-2-2280-4122 / Fax +82-2-2280-4007

Access

How to get here by subway or bus, with a map.

Transit directions Google Maps Naver Map

Routes and travel time from your current location open in Google Maps. Naver Map is shown in Korean.

[Subway + Bus]
1. Get off at Dongkuk University Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2.
Take the free shuttle bus in front of Taegeukdang Bakery, or take Bus No. 02 or 05 circulating the Namsan.
2. Get off at Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3, 4), Exit 2.
Take Bus No. 02 or 05 via Namsan Mountain (tunnel) in front of Daehan Theater.
3. Get off at Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 4 or 5), Exit 8.
Take Bus No. 420.
4. Get off at Hangangjin Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 2.
Take Bus No. 3 travelling via Namsan Mountain (tunnel) at Exit No. 2.

Click here to view more about shuttle bus service.
* Shuttle bus departs every 10min (20min prior to performance).

59, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 6 Beotigogae (버티고개) - 825.2m
Subway Line 3 Dongguk Univ. (동대입구) - 884.3m
Subway Line 3 Yaksu (약수) - 983.6m
Subway Line 6 Yaksu (약수) - 983.6m
Subway Line 3 Chungmuro (충무로) - 1072.3m
Subway Line 4 Chungmuro (충무로) - 1072.3m
Subway Line 6 Hangangjin (한강진) - 1454.6m
Subway Line 4 Myeongdong (명동) - 1503.2m
Subway Line 6 Cheonggu (청구) - 1506.1m
Subway Line 5 Cheonggu (청구) - 1506.1m

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