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Korean Craft Promotion Foundation 한국공예문화진흥원 공예명품판매관

  • +82-2-733-9041
8, Insadong 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


Master Craft Shop displays and sells high-quality Korean handicrafts, stamped with the UNESCO Seal of Excellence for Handicrafts. The shop possesses handicrafts by renowed master craftsmen and artists. Crafts have both practical and decorative uses.
 

Utilization information

・Information : • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-2-733-9041

・Opening date : September 2006

・Operating Hours : Summer: 10:00-21:00, Winter: 10:00-20:00

・Parking Facilities : Not Available

・Closed : National Holidays and April 1st (The Founding Anniversary of KCPF)

・Products Offered : Traditional handcrafts

・Structure Size : * Two floors underground & three floors above ground
* Area: 1133.28㎡

・Store Information : B2 Floor: Information Center
First Floor: Master Craft Shop
Second and Third Floor: Exhibition Hall

・Restrooms : Available

Facilities for the Handicapped

Special path for the disabled provided

Ways to Shop

In-store purchase

Access

[Subway]
1) Jonggak Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Exit 2.
Walk 400 meters from Exit 2.

2) Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
Walk 300 meters from Exit 6.

3) Jongno 3-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1 & 3 & 5), Exit 5.
Walk 500 meters from Exit 5.

8, Insadong 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul


Traffic information

  • Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국)- 294.9m
  • Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각)- 443.9m

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