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Insa-dong PR Center

인사동홍보관

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19 Insadong 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Insa-dong PR Center opened in 2006 with the goal of providing accessible education for both domestic and international visitors to understand Korean tradition and history. It was built as a private residence for Prince Uichin (1877-1955), one of the sons of Emperor Gojong (1852-1919).

It also introduces the tradition and culture of Insa-dong, and provides tour pamphlets and tourist assistance in multiple languages (English, Japanese and Chinese). Visitors can try the traditional costumes and enjoy Wi-Fi within the facility.

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Activities: Traditional Costume
Contact: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330
(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
• For more info: +82-82-737-7890~1
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Hours: Weekdays 09:30-18:30
Weekends 10:00-18:00

Updated 2016.04.24

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19 Insadong 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul

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Subway Line 3 Anguk (안국) - 352.9m
Subway Line 1 Jonggak (종각) - 394.6m
Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun (Sejong Center for the Performing Arts) (광화문(세종문화회관)) - 675.5m
Subway Line 5 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가) - 761.5m
Subway Line 3 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가) - 761.5m
Subway Line 1 Jongno 3(sam)ga (종로3가) - 761.5m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1(il)ga (을지로입구) - 855.7m
Subway Line 3 Gyeongbokgung (Government Complex-Seoul) (경복궁(정부서울청사)) - 914.6m
Subway Line 3 Euljiro 3(sam)ga (을지로3가) - 1101.7m
Subway Line 2 Euljiro 3(sam)ga (을지로3가) - 1101.7m

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