Korean Film Archive
한국영상자료원 · 상암동
A public archive under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism that collects, preserves, restores, and provides film and video materials to the public.
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Korean Film Archive4:04
Greetings, esteemed traveler, and welcome to a journey through the moving image. I am delighted to be your scholarly guide today as we explore the rich, vibrant history meticulously preserved within the Korean Film Archive. …
Listen in the app2Sangam Culture Square and the Mirror Man3:36
Welcome to the expansive Sangam Culture Square, the very beating heart of the Digital Media City. Pause for a moment and take in the sheer scale of the architecture that surrounds you. …
Listen in the app3First Floor Lobby and Institutional Overview3:27
Stepping through the glass doors, you are immediately enveloped in the cool, climate controlled environment of the first floor lobby. The stark contrast between the bustling, brightly lit plaza outside and the serene, focused…
Listen in the app4Museum Permanent Exhibition - Colonial Era and Censorship3:28
As you step into the beginning of the permanent exhibition, the lighting dramatically dims, and you are instantly transported back to the nascent days of Korean cinema. This section bravely confronts the incredibly difficult…
Listen in the app5Museum Permanent Exhibition - Modernity and Restoration3:24
Leaving the heavy, shadowed history of censorship behind, the exhibition space suddenly opens up, becoming brighter and decidedly more dynamic. We have entered the modern era, a period characterized by explosive creativity,…
Listen in the app6Basement Level - The Cinematheque KOFA Ticketing3:17
We now transition from the bright, educational halls of the first floor museum to the dedicated performance spaces below. Please make your way to the main elevators or the central staircase and descend to the first basement level. …
Listen in the app7Basement Level - The Grand Screening Rooms3:08
Approaching the screening area, you are presented with the entrances to the two beautifully appointed theaters that make up the Cinematheque KOFA. The architecture here is heavily soundproofed, ensuring that the bustling noise of…
Listen in the app8Second Floor - Film Reference Library Entrance3:07
Having experienced the communal joy of the screening rooms, we now ascend to the second floor to explore the scholarly heart of the institution: the Film Reference Library. As you step off the elevator, the environment shifts…
Listen in the app9Second Floor - The Immersive Viewing Rooms3:15
As you step through the security gates into the main space of the Film Reference Library, you are greeted by the comforting, distinctly academic scent of old paper, binding glue, and polished wood. Rows upon rows of neatly…
Listen in the app10Closing3:03
As you step out of the quiet, temperature controlled environment of the Korean Film Archive and back into the bustling reality of the Sangam Culture Square, the sudden rush of natural daylight and city noise can feel wonderfully…
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What is Korean Film Archive?
Korean Film Archive is a place in 상암동 with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 상암동 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 33 min 49 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.5804, 126.8899 |
| Last updated |
