HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)
  • HiKR Ground (하이커 그라운드)

Explanation

Located inside the Korea Tourism Organization Seoul Center, HiKR Ground is a Korean tourism publicity center where visitors can experience K-pop and view media art at the same time. The name 'HiKR Ground' embodies the meaning that Korea (KR) will greet ("Hi") global tourists and become a playground. Notably, it provides Korean tourism content in multiple ways for the younger generation to enjoy. On the first floor, there is a space to enjoy various media arts through the large media screen HiKR Wall, where visitors can see "Landscape of the New City" by media artist Lee Lee-nam, and Korean tourism videos submitted by global hallyu fans. On the second floor, visitors can make their own K-pop music videos using the XR Live Studio. At the window facing the restored Cheonggyecheon Stream, there is a  mesmerizing artwork called ''North Wall'' by installation artist Suh Do-ho. On the third and fourth floors, visitors can get immersed in Korean local tourism through various arts, experiences, and exhibitions.


Homepage

hikr.visitkorea.or.kr
www.instagram.com/hikrground_official


Information Use

Contact and Information : +82-2-729-9497

Parking facilities : Available (2,000 won for 30 minutes, 1,000 won for every 10 minutes thereafter (max. 30,000 won per day))

Charges : Free (Separate fees may apply)

Hours : 1F, 5F: 10:00-19:00
2F-4F: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-19:00
* Last admission 20 minutes before closing


Location

40 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

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