Sejong Center

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
세종문화회관
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Location175 Sejongdaero, Jongno-gu
Seoul, 03172, South Korea
Coordinates37°34′21″N 126°58′32″E / 37.5725°N 126.9756°E / 37.5725; 126.9756
TypeArt center
DirectorKim Joo-song
ArchitectUm Duk-Moon, Pyung Goo Rhee
WebsiteOfficial Website
Sejong Center
Hangul
세종문화회관
Hanja
世宗文化會館
Revised RomanizationSejong Munhwa Hoegwan
McCune–ReischauerSejong Munhwa Hoegwan

Sejong Center for the Performing Arts (Korean세종문화회관) is the largest arts and cultural complex in Seoul, South Korea. It has an interior area of 53,202m². It is situated in the center of the capital, on Sejongno, a main road that cuts through the capital city of the Joseon Dynasty. The center took 4 years to complete, opening in 1978. It was "built as a cultural center for Seoulites". It currently contains one of the biggest pipe organs in Asia.