# National Gugak Middle & High School

> The Cradle of Traditional Korean Music

- Address: 65 Gaepo-ro 22-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
- Phone: 02-3460-0500
- Website: 국립국악중학교 : gugak.sen.ms.kr
- Coordinates: 37.4762397, 127.0512138
- Category: 개포, K-컬처

Originally established in April 1955 in Unni-dong, Jongno-gu, as the Gugak Training Center attached to the National Gugak Center, this is Korea's oldest gugak (traditional music) educational institution. Majors include gayageum, geomungo, daegeum, haegeum, piri, and ajaeng. Universally recognized as the top institution in the gugak world, it relocated to its current site in 1992. Every October, the 'Gaepogol Harmony Festival' is held, beginning with a chwita-dae (traditional military band) march from the school through Gaepo 4-dong, followed by diverse performances including jeongak ensemble, vocal music, and gugak orchestra.

## Highlights

- 1955년 개설 최초 국악 교육기관
- 6개 전공 국악 명문
- 1992년 개포 이전
- 매년 10월 ‘개포골 어울림 한마당’

## FAQ

### How do I get to National Gugak Middle & High School?

Subway Line 3 Gaepo-dong Station or Bundang Line Gaepo-dong Station. Address: 65 Gaepo-ro 22-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

### Are there experience programs?

Various cultural experience programs are available. Please contact the venue for schedules and reservations.

### Is foreign language support available?

English guidance is often available. Please call 02-3460-0500 in advance to confirm.

### Are there nearby places to visit?

Loving Hut, PEEK, Milmiri Bridge are nearby.

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Source: https://visitgangnam.net/en/places/national-gugak-middle-high-school
Last updated: 2026-09-22
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