The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) is an annex of the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles [1] and is operated by the South Korean government's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.[2] KCCLA's mission is to broaden Korea-U.S. relations through cultural and educational activities.
| Founded | April 11, 1980 |
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| Type | Government |
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Key people | Sangwon Jung (정상원) |
| Website | www |
History
edit1980: Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles was founded on April 11, 1980.
1992: The area around was burned in the Rodney King riots, while the center was protected by armed guards.
2001: Reopening of remodeled KCCLA Library on May 24, 2001.
2006: Collaborated organization with the Korean Government's Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the Korean Culture & Content Agency.
Facilities
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- Folk Museum – The museum features a permanent exhibition titled, "Emerging Country in East Asia - Elegant Life of the Noble Class during the Joseon Period." Visitors get a glimpse into the lives of Korean Confucian aristocracy through the traditional sarangbang (husband's quarter) and anbang (wife's quarter) rooms. A variety of traditional crafts, embroidery and relics are also on display.[3]
- Art Gallery – The second floor features a gallery with several exhibits each year of local and internationally renowned artists in both traditional and contemporary art.
- Library – The library features more than 17,000 books, videotapes, DVDs, and CDs. Both in English and Korean.[4]
- Auditorium – The Ari Hall is a venue for movies, lectures and presentations.
- The Exhibitions features historical pieces for display based on reference to Korea.[5]
See also
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edit- ^ "About the Mission > Location/Contact > Other Government Offices". Archived from the original on 2023-01-24. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ^ ""Daikynguyen" PDF" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-01-24.
- ^ "KCCLA Field Trip Program". Archived from the original on 2022-09-21. Retrieved 2023-01-24.
- ^ "KCCLA, Library". Archived from the original on 2007-02-25. Retrieved 2007-01-24.
- ^ "KCCLA, Exhibition". Archived from the original on 2007-02-26. Retrieved 2007-01-24.