Daehangno 'Hakjeon' Small Theater's New Name is 'Arko Kkumbat Theater'

The Korean Culture and Arts Committee announced on the 12th that the new name for the Daehangno '(Old) Hakjeon' Small Theater has been selected as 'Arko Kkumbat Theater.'

The Arts Committee revealed that in the final nationwide online vote for the new name of Hakjeon Small Theater, conducted from May 31 to June 7 via their website and official social media services (SNS), 'Arko Kkumbat Theater' received 61% of the votes, making it the final chosen name. A total of about 4,000 people participated in the vote.

Previously, the Arts Committee held a 'Nationwide Theater Name Contest' to decide a new name for the small theater 'Hakjeon.' More than 2,000 people participated, and after screening the submissions, three candidates?▲Arko Kkumbat Theater ▲Arko Motjari ▲Arko Geurae Theater?were selected as finalists for the nationwide online public vote.

'Arko Kkumbat Theater' carries the meaning that the 'Hakjeon' small theater, once a field of learning, is reborn as a space where children's dreams sprout and grow. The selected name will be used as the official name of the children and youth-centered theater scheduled to open in July.

Jung Byung-guk, Chairman of the Arts Committee, said, "Thanks to the great interest and excellent ideas from the public, we have selected a meaningful name for the performance venue," adding, "We will inherit the historical significance and identity of Hakjeon Small Theater and strengthen support for small performance groups through high-quality performances and excellent rental services for children and youth."

Meanwhile, the Arts Committee plans to operate the small theater as a children and youth-centered performance venue, inheriting the history and identity of Daehangno's 'Hakjeon,' which closed in March. The committee will lease the building, remodel it, and open it around July. They plan to hold opening performances and events.

Detailed information regarding the final name selection of Hakjeon Small Theater can be found on the Arts Committee's website and SNS.

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