Korean Cultural Centre opens on Jalan Ampang, KL on 30 Oct

The Korean Cultural Centre in Malaysia will officially open on Friday, 30 October, at 142 Jalan Ampang in Kuala Lumpur. The public can visit from Monday, 2 November.

The centre builds on a 2020 agreement between Malaysia and South Korea on cultural cooperation, Bernama reported. It plans classes, exhibitions, performances and workshops all year.

Here is what the opening day offers, what is inside and what starts on 2 November.

What the Korean Cultural Centre will offer

The two governments signed the 2020 deal to support cultural exchange. The new centre is a sign of that work.

Organisers describe a year-round programme of cultural classes, exhibitions, performances and workshops. They also plan more projects with Malaysian artists and groups. In short, visitors can learn, watch and take part.

For a start, the first exhibition is “Hanbok, Reborn as Art”. Hanbok is Korea’s traditional dress. The Savina Museum of Contemporary Art organised the show.

In addition, a space called SARANGBANG shows how Koreans lived in the past. It covers old homes, buildings and crafts. Some craft pieces are on loan from the Korea Heritage Service.

Earlier this month, the centre already held workshops by 1MILLION Dance Studio. Performances by the Ambiguous Dance Company also took place.

However, the reports did not give opening hours or an admission fee. Check the centre’s website before you go, to plan your visit.

The opening day on 30 October

The ceremony carries the theme “Connection through Culture”. South Korea’s Vice Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kim Young-soo, will attend.

In addition, Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Chiew Choon Man, will be there.

Performers from the Busan National Gugak Centre and Istana Budaya will take the stage. Korean items include a crane dance and pansori.

Pansori is a Korean style of storytelling through song. The crane dance is a traditional Korean dance.

Malaysian items include Zapin Budi and Puteri Santubong. Zapin is a Malay dance with Arab roots. ASWARA artists will perform “Arirang”, a well-known Korean folk song.

Finally, K-pop choreographer Lia Kim of 1MILLION Dance Studio will perform with the Zeppo Youngsters.

For example, the event reflects growing ties between the two countries. Malaysia Airlines, for one, has resumed Busan flights after 28 years.

K-Culture Festival from 2 November

The public can visit from 2 November, when the K-Culture Festival 2026 begins. The first day is a Monday. The Star also listed the lineup.

It includes a K-Beauty Class supported by Amorepacific Malaysia. K-beauty is the Korean approach to skincare.

Also, the festival has “The K-STREET” and “K-Love Story”.

A musical gala, “K-MUSICAL: Songs of Korea”, is part of the festival too. It should suit fans of Korean drama and song.

Meanwhile, the National Gugak Centre of Korea will run the K-Dance Academy. Gugak means traditional Korean music. Anyone can try the music and dance classes.

The reports did not give times, fees or booking steps for these events. Visit my.korean-culture.org for the schedule.

Fans of Korean culture have a lot to look forward to. Visitors who want to join a class should therefore book early where they can. The Korean Cultural Centre will add programmes through the year

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