Temporary Suspension of Operations at Seoul Arts Center from 21st to 31st

Seoul Arts Center. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The Seoul Arts Center announced on the 20th that it will temporarily suspend the operation of performances, exhibitions, and lecture programs from 0:00 on the 21st in accordance with the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters' policy to strengthen social distancing measures.

The Seoul Arts Center will join nationwide efforts to prevent the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and ensure the safety of visitors, artists, and staff in the arts community by temporarily suspending all events and educational lectures at the Opera House, Music Hall, Hangaram Art Museum, Hangaram Design Museum, and Seoul Calligraphy Museum from 0:00 on the 21st until the 31st.

Accordingly, planned performances until the end of August, including the children's family festival 'Nene-ne (August 19?23)', 'Saturday Concert (August 22)', and 'Artist Lounge (August 26)', have all been canceled, the academy has ended early, and rental performances during the suspension period, such as the Beseto Opera Company's 'Bat' at the Korea Opera Festival, have also been canceled. The resumption date of operations may change depending on the COVID-19 spread situation and will be announced through the Seoul Arts Center website.

The Seoul Arts Center is actively consulting with organizers to minimize inconvenience to users caused by the sudden suspension of operations, and ticket refunds due to the suspension will be guided by the organizers or ticketing agencies. Detailed information about canceled events can be found on the Seoul Arts Center website.

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