The ongoing recruitment process for the new head of the National Gugak Center has sparked controversy, as members of Korea’s traditional music community raise concerns over one of the three ...

Gugak refers to Korea’s traditional music and dance. While gugak has existed as long as Koreans have lived in the Peninsula, its foundation was established in the early 15th century when King Sejong ...

Professional traditional music companies perform high-quality gugak performances which are vividly captured and conveyed through this series. We’re sorry, the ...

We invite you to enjoy this beautiful Gugak (Traditional Korean Music) performance on an autumn evening at Umm Al Emart Park. ∙ This performance and event are free of charge, though there is a 10 AED ...

The National Gugak Center is set to embark on a tour across Asia this year, with performances of Jongmyo Jeryeak planned for Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong. Jongmyo Jeryeak is a royal ceremonial ...