Korea House was built in the typical style of an upper-class house from the Joseon Dynasty and offers international visitors an excellent introduction to traditional Korean culture and lifestyle. The shop sells traditional Korean cultural items made by master craftsmen including china, hanji (handmade paper) and wooden craft items. There is also the chance to sample a Hanjeongsik (Korean table d＇hôte) offering a selection of rare royal cuisine of the highest quality. Korea House is ideal for those who want hands-on experience of traditional Korean culture and the nearby Namsangol Hanok Village is also well worth a visit.A place for traditional culture At Korea House, visitors can experience traditional Korean culture set in the beauty of a hanok (traditional Korean house). Entering the courtyard from the main gate, you will find the Haeringwan (Hall) which once served as the servants’ quarters and whose name means “a house where people around the world enjoy a close friendship.” Haeringwan comprises Sohwadang which is a sarangchae (the men’s part of a hanok) and Hwanbyeokru (Pavilion).Traditional royal cuisine at Sohwadang At Sohwadang, delicious traditional food is served based on the royal cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty and is produced by carefully-researched traditional cooking techniques using period utensils. Even the table settings and names of dishes are drawn from the past. Situated next to Sohwadang, Hwanbyeokru is ideal for enjoying a meal surrounded by beautiful views. Korea House also has some hidden treasures, for instance, the unexpected beauty of groups of ceramic pots and jars in the backyard where kimchi is stored. * Hanjeongsik* A variety of pots for storing kimchi A place to enjoy traditional Korean music Beyond Haeringwan is Garakdang which is anchae (the main building of a hanok). Garakdang has three dining rooms, all of them named after legendary mountains: Bongraesil with a wooden-floor as well as Bangjangsil and Youngjusil in a “ㄱ”-shaped building to the north. This choice of names reflects the idea of food here as the elixir of eternal life. * A performance on the gayageum (traditional Korean zither-like 12-stringed instrument)* An outdoor performancePeace and tranquility in a hanok In the backyard lie three secluded detached buildings: Moonhyangru, Nogeumjeong and Cheongujeong. Situated deep in the garden, Moonhyangru is a wonderfully quiet venue perfect for quality time with family and friends and also popular for business meetings. * Cheongujeong, an octagonal pavilion* Korea House, a place of great tranquility The traditional royal cuisine served at Korea House is of the highest quality and commands commensurate prices. Hanjeongsik prices range from ₩68,200 to ₩250,000, and for the lunch menu from ₩18,000 (one dish) to ₩57,200. Please see the website for details.Korea House also offers a variety of traditional culture experience programs including Korean traditional crafts, martial arts and kimchi making, all with multilingual guides for international visitors. The kimchi-making program is the most popular with tourists and costs ₩45,000 for two hours while other programs such as traditional dance, taekkyeon (a traditional Korean martial art), samullori (a genre of traditional Korean percussion music) lessons and hanji craft (traditional handmade paper) cost ₩30,000. The programs require a minimum of 20 participants (10 for traditional dance) and reservations should be made at least three days in advance. The programs run twice a day at 09:00 and 14:30, and last two hours. For a reservation, please contact Korea House on +82 (0)2 2267 4128. Parking Approximately 90 (Free) Hours of Operation - Folk Theater Monday to Saturday 　　1st show　18:30 - 19:30 　　2nd show　20:30 - 21:30 Sunday　20:00 - 21:00 　 - Korean Restaurant Monday to Saturday 　　Lunch 12:00 - 14:00 　　Dinner 17:00 - 18:30 & 19:00 - 20:30 　　Sunday 18:30 - 20:00 Foreign Language Tours Traditional arts, crafts, food and martial arts experience programs are available. Classes require a minimum of 20 participants, and booking is required at least three days in advance. Please visit the website for further details. Tip Traditional Wedding: traditional culture.