Welcome to Seoul Arts Center, Korea’s premier multidisciplinary arts complex.

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Seoul Arts Center, home to world-class performance halls, museums, galleries, and expansive outdoor spaces in the heart of the city. With seven theaters, including the Concert Hall and Opera House, along with three museums and exhibition venues such as Hangaram Art Museum, Hangaram Design Museum, and Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum, Seoul Arts Center stands as a vibrant hub where the arts come alive.

The year Seoul Arts Center opened its doors in 1988 was also the year I began learning the cello at the age of six. Since then, I have traveled the world as a musician, and whenever I returned home to Korea, performing on the stages of Seoul Arts Center always felt like coming home.

Now, as we look ahead to the 40th anniversary of Seoul Arts Center in 2028, I join all of our staff in envisioning a renewed future for this beloved institution. More than simply a place to attend a performance or exhibition, we aspire to become a true cultural destination — a place you visit with anticipation, stay in with inspiration, and return to again and again with family and friends for new artistic experiences.

From children to seniors, from audiences in Korea to visitors from around the world, we strive to become a cultural home embraced and chosen by all. At the same time, through international collaborations that reflect Korea’s growing cultural presence on the global stage, we will continue to lead meaningful artistic exchange across borders.

I sincerely thank you for your continued support and encouragement. Seoul Arts Center will remain close to you — embracing the spirit of our times through the power of the arts.

Thank you.