Korea House
“I know this room before.” From the outside, this circular room was perched like a crown on stone pedestal with its hanok exterior, the style of a traditional Korean home. I had walked up the stone steps and peered through the door when an attendant reminded me to take off my shoes. Inside the room was a large round table, and to the side was a folded partition with nature scenes painted on the white panels. Where have I seen this room before?
Cheongwujeong Room is one of the venues available for use at the Korea House, in Seoul, South Korea. Koera House has many venues within its property that can cater to groups for private events or functions, and is largely decorated in hanok style. From my visit, I’ve spotted on property a folk theater, a large courtyard, two detached villas, two banquet halls, one pavilion and one private dining room. I could see any of these spaces being used for a private dinner of twenty to a banquet dinner for two hundred people. I also thought the courtyard would be wonderful for a performance, or a wedding. With minimal decoration needed, the venue stands out on its own because of the a hanok style and because of the greenery surrounded the property. Even from the grounds, one has a view of Namsan Tower.
Aside from the spaces, Korea House also offers traditional Korean Experience Programs, such as cooking and craft and craft lessons and performing art shows.
Because of its traditional surroundings, I asked my guide if any filming had been done on property (you know, like movies). She confirmed that K-pop band BTS had used one of the pavilions to record an interview, and there have been some Korean dramas filmed at Korea House. And then, it clicked for me! I had just finished watching the Korean drama, “Are You Human?” After a little digging (and because my mind would not rest), I found the scene that took place in the Cheongwujeong Room.
