Are you dreaming of getting away from it all this summer, but your vacations are still a long way off? We have a good plan for you. Fasten your seatbelts and head for Korea. .. right in the heart of the capital! From July 26 to August 11, the 7ᵉ arrondissement takes on the air of the Land of Morning Calm and brings the Hallyu (Korean pop-culture wave) right to you. The Korean National Tourist Office invites you to Korea House, the Korean pavilion at the Maison de la Chimie, to enjoy K-Pop concerts, street food, K-Beauty workshops, tourism. .
*for security reasons, you must register with Korea House and show proof of identity before entering the premises.
On the Program, original exhibitions and events combining tourism, pop-culture and traditions, to immerse you in Korea as if you were there. And we’ll let you in on a secret: even K-pop fans will be in for a surprise from July 27 to 31. Ready for take-off?
Korea House, a real immersion in Korea
Let the journey begin! At the heart of the two Korea House operated by the Korea National Tourist Board, explore Seoul, Busan, Jeonju, Andong and Gangneung, Korea’s iconic cities. To help you plan or even prepare a trip to one of these sublime destinations, several information kiosks will be available. An opportunity to ask all your questions and benefit from valuable recommendations from the Korean National Tourist Office.
Find out which Korean festival matches your astrological sign. Fire, cherry blossom or lanterns? The icing(i)e(r) on the cake: step into the shoes of a Korean by donning a Hanbok, the country’s traditional outfit. Choose your favorite Hanbok and immortalize the moment in front of magnificent scenes of Korean landscapes or monuments. A real postcard, without even leaving the capital!
Then enjoy tasty Korean street food. If, like us, you’re a bibimbap or kimchi aficionado, let yourself be tempted by tteokbokki (rice cakes with spicy sauce) or alcohol-free Korean beer (July 27 to 31 only). A real treat!
K-Pop alert!
If you’re a K-Pop fan, here you’ll find videos and previously unpublished information on filming locations to visit. And don’t miss the exceptional entertainment and shows organized by the Korean National Tourist Board between July 27 and 31 only. In the gardens of the Korea Houseorion, Pink Blood and M.Y.O.M.Y will be giving incredible K-Pop dance performances, while the One Way Crew will be putting on a magnificent breakdance show.
If you’d like to give it a try, now’s the time: take a K-Pop class with a specialized Korean instructor. And if you’re more into K-Beauty, make-up classes are also available!
If you’d like to discover even more facets of Korea, don’t hesitate to visit the other areas of the Korea House and get more information from the Korean National Tourist Office. We don’t know about you, but we’ve already booked our tickets for Korea House… Shall we meet there before August 11?
Additional information :
- Where? Korea House – Maison de la Chimie, 28 rue Saint-Dominique – 75007 Paris (Exhibition on tourism: rooms 7 and 32)
- When? July 26 to August 11, 2024, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. with highlights from July 27 to 31 only (schedule details at https://linktr.ee/coeurdecoree)
- Who can go? Events are free and open to all. For security reasons, prior registration at Korea House and presentation of ID are required to access the site
- Further information: on the Korea House website – www.teamkoreahouse.co.kr