Purpose and History  

Purpose and History

Situated in the nation's one and only Chinatown in Incheon, where visitors can understand the historical relics and traces from both Korea and China, the Center has been undertaking a central role in promoting the cultural and economic exchanges between the two nations. The exhibits are prepared and arranged so that the visitors of the Center can appreciate each other's cultural aspects without necessarily having to visit the actual country, consequently contributing to the revitalization of the region's economy with more detailed and elevated level of information about each other's country

Introduction

  Coordinating with the nation's single Chinatown to hold a wide range of cultural performances and special exhibitions, the Center is gaining popularity among the public as the place where people can appreciate cultural enjoyment in their daily life. In addition, the Center is furnished with a exhibition room showing the Chinese historical artifacts, a Chinese culture experience room, and a library where the visitors can learn about the two countries, to be currently being shaped as a Mecca for the cultural enthusiasts.
   
     

History

 
2004 Jan. 19 The construction work of the Center begun
2004 Nov.1 The name of 'the Korea-China
Cultural Center' officially confirmed
2005 Mar.27 The Korea-China Cultural Center completed
2005 Apr.16 The Korea-China Cultural Center opened
2005 Aor.16 Director Jin-hyun Kim inaugurated
2005 Nov.14 Director Sung-ho Kim inaugurated
2006 May 16 Director, Joong-yong Choi
2008 Jan 1 Director, Yong-Su Kim