Experiencing Korean arts and crafts is an interesting and creative way to learn about Korean culture. Korea's traditions live on in craft workshops in Insa-dong, Gahoe-dong, and Bukchon Hanok Village. These venues offer a variety of programs to choose from, ranging from designing accessories with the Korean knotting method to making household items with traditional Korean paper, hanji. Visitors can simply pick a craft-making class of their interest for a one-of-a-kind souvenir. Tourists can get a glimpse of Korean craftsmanship even as they bid farewell to Korea at the Korea Traditional Culture Center within Incheon International Airport.
Craft Workshops
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Incheon International Airport Korea Traditional Culture Center
- Main programs Making traditional Korean crafts suited for souvenirs and ornaments
- Addresses Terminal 1) 271 Gonghang-ro, Jung-gu, Incheon (제1여객터미널 인천광역시 중구 공항로 271)
- Operating hours 06:30-21:30 (Concourse center 08:00-17:00)
- Directions Terminal 1) Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 Station (Seoul Subway Airport Railroad)
Terminal 2) Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 Station (Seoul Subway Airport Railroad) - Locations Terminal 1) Duty Free Area 3F East Wing near Boarding Gate 25 & West Wing near Boarding Gate 29 / Concourse 3F near Boarding Gate 122
- Performance schedule varies by center. Check official website for details.
- Fees Free
- Website www.airport.kr (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Inquiries Terminal 1) East Wing +82-32-743-0357 / West Wing +82-32-743-0359 / Concourse +82-32-743-0469
- Assistance is available in Korean, English, Japanese, & Chinese
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Gahoe Museum LINK
- Main programs Drawing on fan/bag/small item, folk painting on wooden panel, etc.
- Address 52 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 북촌로 52)
- Operating hours March-November 10:00-18:00, December-February 10:00-17:00
Last admission 40 min before closing for viewing / 1 hour before closing for experience program participation)
Closed Mondays
- Directions Walk for approx. 10 min from Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2
- Fees Varies by activity (3,000~20,000 won)
- Museum admission 5,000 won
- Website www.gahoemuseum.org (Korean only)
- Inquiries +82-2-741-0466 (Korean, Japanese)
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Donglim Knot Workshop LINK
- Main programs Making dragonfly phone charm, bracelet, necklace
- Address 10 Bukchon-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 북촌로12길 10) - Operating hours March-October 10:00-18:00, November-February 10:00-17:00 / Closed Mondays
- Operating hours 10:00-18:00
Closed Mondays
- Directions Walk for approx. 10 min from Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2
- Fees Dragonfly phone charm, bracelet 10,000 won / Necklace, chrysanthemum bracelet 12,000 won
- Museum free admission
- Website www.shimyoungmi.com (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
- Inquiries +82-2-3673-2778 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese)
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- Main programs 1-color dyeing handkerchief, making hanji accessory, ring-knot bracelet, etc.
- Address 24-5 Bukchon-ro 12-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 북촌로12길 24-5)
- Operating hours March-October 10:00-18:00, November-February 10:00-17:00
Closed on the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year's Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day) - Directions Walk for approx. 10 min from Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2
- Fees Varies by program (10,000~120,000 won)
- Website tour.jongno.go.kr (Korean, English)
- Inquiries +82-2-741-2148 (Korean, English)
Bukchon Traditional Crafts Experience
* Programs are subject to change; please check in advance.
* Availability of multilingual assistance varies by staff work schedule.
* 1330 Korea Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330 (Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Vietnamese, Thai, Malay)
This page was last updated on September 26, 2024, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here.
