Korea to open 1st Korean Cultural Center in Malaysia
Korea was set to open its first Korean Cultural Center in Malaysia with a ceremony Friday. The new center marks the 36th such facility worldwide and the fifth in Southeast Asia. Located across from Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Twin Towers, the biggest tourist attraction in Malaysia, the venue has a 100-seat performance hall, an exhibition room, a cinema, a library and classrooms, according to Seoul's…
Korea plans to inaugurate its inaugural Korean Cultural Center in Malaysia on Friday. This marks the 36th such institution globally and the fifth in Southeast Asia. Situated opposite Kuala Lumpur's Petronas Twin Towers, the region's primary tourist attraction, the site boasts a 100-seat performance hall, an exhibition room, a cinema, a library, and classrooms, as per Seoul's culture ministry.
The performance hall on the ground floor is fitted with a large LED panel to exhibit Korean cultural content and is lined with bookshelves on either side, enabling visitors to peruse and converse when no performances are underway. First Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Kim Young-soo highlighted Malaysia's profound affinity for Korean culture, stating, "We anticipate the center to serve as a catalyst for rejuvenating the overall Korean cultural sector in collaboration with numerous local entities."
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