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Seoul Global Cultural Center

서울글로벌문화체험센터

+82-2-3789-7961~3
www.seoulculturalcenter.com

27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

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Seoul Global Cultural Center is located in the heart of Myeong-dong, Seoul's major shopping district. It is more than just an information center. It is an inviting space for global cultural exchange between residents and visitors.

The center not only offers information in English, Chinese, and Japanese, but also facilities such as free internet and coin-operated lockers. Moreover, the center regularly hosts cultural programs.

Utilization information

Opening hours, closed days and other practical details.

Contact: • 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-3789-7961~3 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
Closed: Seollal (New Year), Chuseok (Thanksgiving)

Updated 2016.02.05

Industry Information

Information center (products & services in English, Chinese, and Japanese), cultural programs

Program Information

Hanbok Fitting Experience

Monday - Thursday
Morning: 10:30-12:30
Afternoon: 14:00-16:00

* Closed Friday - Sunday, public holidays
* No reservation is necessary; only on-site booking is available.
* Limited number of spots available. On busy days, booking will not guarantee admission on the same day.
* * The above information was updated on February 2, 2015.

Foreign Language Intepretation Services

Available in English, Japanese, and Chinese

Access

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

Transit directions Google Maps Naver Map

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[Subway]
Myeongdong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4), Exit 8.
- Turn left into the side road when you come out of the exit.
- Go straight 170 m to reach M Plaza on the left.

Or,

Euljiro1-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 2), Exit 5.
- Come straight out of the exit and take your second right into the side road (Myeongdong 9-gil).
- Follow it straight for 380 m to reach M Plaza on the right.

27, Myeongdong 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Traffic information

Subway Line 4 Myeongdong (명동) - 199.7m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1(il)ga (을지로입구) - 447.6m
Subway Line 3 Euljiro 3(sam)ga (을지로3가) - 726.2m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 3(sam)ga (을지로3가) - 726.2m
Subway Line 2 City Hall (시청) - 751.2m
Subway Line 1 City Hall (시청) - 751.2m
Subway Line 4 Hoehyeon (Namdaemun Market) (회현(남대문시장)) - 756.8m
Subway Line 3 Chungmuro (충무로) - 815.5m
Subway Line 4 Chungmuro (충무로) - 815.5m
Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각) - 870.8m

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