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National Folk Museum Relocation to Sejong City

In an effort to create a “local era that is good to live anywhere in Korea,” the National Folk Museum of Korea will be relocated to the Sejong City National Museum Complex. This relocation aligns with the goal of fostering balanced national development and solidifying the museum’s role as a leading representative of local culture, particularly in the southern part of the central region.

The museum’s vision is to evolve into a modern cultural hub where traditional folk ceremonies intersect with contemporary daily life and future technologies. As a major facility within the National Museum Complex, it will boast state-of-the-art spaces and facilities, fitting the demands of the times. Furthermore, the new museum will facilitate exchanges with international folk museums and contribute to a balanced regional distribution of Korea’s rich cultural assets.

1. Contest Overview

  • Site Location: Area 2 of the National Museum Complex, Sejong-si, Sejong-do 107-143
  • Land Area: 50,815㎡
  • Gross Floor Area: 23,473㎡
  • Use: Cultural and Gathering Facilities (Museum)
  • Building Ratio / Floor Area Ratio: 50% / 200%
  • Estimated Construction Cost: KRW 78,760 million (excluding electrical, exhibition costs, and VAT)
  • Estimated Installation Cost: KRW 5,138 million (excluding electric design, various certifications, surveys, impact assessments, licenses, model production, VAT, etc.)
  • Estimated Design Period: 24 months after contract (including planning, design phases, licensing, VE review, consultations, etc.)
  • Type of Contest: General design competition

2. Contest Schedule

  • Implementation Notice: September 9, 2024
  • Registration: September 23, 2024 – October 4, 2024 (via Public Offering Nuri House)
  • Field Briefing: September 30, 2024, 10:00 AM at the Grand Auditorium, National Folk Museum
  • Inquiries: October 7 – October 11, 2024
  • Q&A Session: October 16, 2024
  • Design Submission: On-site reception on December 9, 2024
  • Technical Review: December 11, 2024
  • 1st Examination: December 13, 2024
  • 2nd Review: December 20, 2024
  • Announcement of Winning Work: December 23, 2024

3. Hosting and Management

  • Hosted By: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism / National Folk Museum of Korea

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