Sungkok Museum http://www.sungkokmuseum.com Introduction The Sung Kok Art and Culture Foundation (chief director Kim Seogwon) is a purely public foundation that was inaugurated to commemorate the dedication of Sung Kok Kim toward the Korean community. As its first project, the Sung Kok Art and Culture Foundation established the Sung Kok Art Museum (director Park Munsun) in November 8th, 1995. Its primary purpose is contributing to the globalization of Korean art and sharing the profit earned by Ssangyong Enterprise to the country. Located at the former residence of founder Sung Kon Kim, the founder of Ssangyoung, the Sung Kok Art Museum endeavors to consolidate the identity of Korea and to publicize Korean art worldwide through concentration on the holding of planned exhibitions. Exhibitions at Sung Kok focus on reinterpreting the traditional Korean spirit, the delicate sentiment expressed in Korean art, and the aesthetic values of Korean art capable of independent growth and with a modern perspective. For this, the Sung Kok Art Museum holds over fifteen planned exhibitions per year with themes centered on Korean modern art, and for individual and cultural art exhibitions to support young artists. It validates the integrity of Korean culture and serves as a place of international communication in the visual world. Our goal in the future is to advance Korean art through further internationalization, the seeking out new artists, and support of established ones that form the backbone of the Korean art world Exhibition rooms Main building - Ceiling height : 3230mm - Exhibition hall wall height : 3170mm - Pillars : 430mm - Height of exhibition hall entrance : 2400mm - Width of exhibition hall entrance : 2600mm Side building - Ceiling height : 2670mm - Entrance height : 2050mm - Height of exhibition hall entrance : 2650mm - Height of stairs : 2650mm - Pillars : 570mm on floors 1, 2, and 3 Memorial hall The Memorial Hall was opened on February 25th 1999 has a portrait of the human countenance of Kim Seonggon, the founder of the Ssangyong Group, societal activities and objects used during his lifetime. Sculpture park Sculpture park The sculpture park, comprised of over 100 trees many decades old, is the only in-city park of an artistic nature where the change in seasons can be read. Following along the wooden sculpture walking path (area 1128 pyeong), the sculptures of famous Korean and other artists can be seen blending in with the surrounding nature. Art shop The art shop located at the entrance of Sungkok Art Museum is a place where high-quality and life-beautifying works from famous craftspeople in the planned exhibitions in the museum have been prepared. Information Viewing time - 10:00 ~ 18:00 ※ Closed: Every Monday Fees Regular: 3000 won (including university students Students: 2000 won (children, elementary to high school) Groups: (20 people +) discount of 1000 won per person Transportation - Subway Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) Exit 7 Head towards Seodaemun Get off at Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) out exit 7, head up 400m towards Sajik Tunnel, 50 m more left from the corner of Autopia, arrive at the museum Contact Address: Seoul Jongro-gu Shinmun-ro 2-ga 1-101 - Phone : 02-737-7650 - FAX : 02-722-3729 - Web site : http://www.sungkokmuseum.com Map