The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold an opening ceremony for the Korean Cultural Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, at 3:30 p.m. local time on October 30. This center is the 36th Korean Cultural Center to open worldwide and the fifth in Southeast Asia.
About 70 local dignitaries, including Kim Young-soo, the First Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Chiu Chun Man, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia, and Sid Mohamad Hasrin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, will attend the ceremony to celebrate the center's opening.
Located opposite the Petronas Towers, Malaysia's iconic landmark and major tourist attraction, the Korean Cultural Center spans 1,199 square meters. The first floor features a 100-seat performance hall, exhibition space, and a movie screening room, while the second floor includes a library, lounge, and classrooms, all open to the public year-round.
Notably, the performance hall in the lobby is equipped with a large LED panel showcasing Korean cultural content, reflecting South Korea's advanced technology. Bookshelves are placed on either side of the seating area, creating a comfortable space for reading and socializing on days without performances.
To commemorate its opening, the Korean Cultural Center has planned performances and exhibitions. The opening performance will feature a collaborative stage by artists from both countries under the theme 'Connecting Through Culture.'
The opening exhibition, 'Hanbok, Reborn as Art,' in collaboration with the Sabina Art Museum, will highlight the patterns, artistry, and diversity of traditional Korean clothing from a modern perspective. The lounge will showcase traditional crafts from the Cultural Heritage Administration and cultural products from the National Museum of Korea's brand, MUSE.
Kim Young-soo stated, 'The Korean Wave, centered around K-pop and Korean dramas, is leading to increased consumption of Korean products in food, beauty, and fashion. We expect the Korean Cultural Center to serve as a hub for collaboration with many local organizations, invigorating the K-Culture industry as a whole.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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