National Gugak Center

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The National Gugak Center is the primary institution of learning for Korean traditional music (gugak), including both court music and folk music. It was founded in 1951 through a merger of Korean musical organizations. The center is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Korean music through academic courses, private study, ensembles, research, and performances. Originally opened in Busan in 1951, the center moved to its current location in Seoul in 1987.