Performances and Exhibitions at Ujin Cultural Space by Jeonjucheon Stream

Why It Moved from Seonosong-dong in 1991 to Jinbuk-dong in 2004

Woojin Cultural Space first opened in Seonosong-dong, Jeonju, in 1991. The starting point was when representative Kim Gyeong-gon began his cultural projects by creating a space on the second floor of the Woojin Construction headquarters he operated that year. In the same year, the first “The Beauty of the Five Pansori Traditions” was also held.

On August 24, 2001, the Woojin Cultural Foundation was established. After ending its 13-year Seonosong-dong era, it moved to Jinbuk-dong, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, in 2004. The current building opened in September 2004, when its present form was created, with a performance hall and exhibition and rehearsal spaces together along the Jeonjuchon Stream in front of Jinbuk Tunnel.

Check the Building Layout First at 376 Jeonjucheondong-ro

The address is 376 Jeonjucheondong-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk State, and Woojin Cultural Space is a facility encountered while walking along the Jeonjuchon riverside road. Its official introduction describes it as being located on the riverside in front of Jinbuk Tunnel. The exterior is exposed concrete, with ivy climbing up the building.

The facility covers a site of 1,875.4㎡ (568 pyeong) and has a total floor area of 3,481.54㎡ (1,055 pyeong). An art theater, exhibition hall, seminar room, dedicated dance and theater rehearsal rooms, instrumental and vocal practice rooms, and private practice rooms are all located in one space. It is therefore more like a cultural facility visited for a scheduled event than a typical tourist attraction explored in one direction.

A 5-Minute Walk from Buses 6, 61, and 119

By public transportation, you can take buses 6, 61, or 119, and it is about a five-minute walk from the indicated stops to Woojin Cultural Space. Public information does not provide detailed stop names or transfer information based on foreign visitors’ departure points. In practice, after arriving in Jeonju, enter “376 Jeonjucheondong-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk State” into a map app and compare the suggested route with the disembarkation point.

Forty cars can park in the building’s basement, and free parking is indicated for performance and exhibition visitors, but it is advisable to check the latest notice before visiting. Since the parking lot’s operating hours and parking fees for non-visitors are not confirmed in the available public information, rental-car users should also prepare booking information or schedule details proving that they are attending a performance or exhibition.

Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Closed on Mondays

The space is listed as open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and closed on Mondays, but you should check the latest notice before visiting. Performance and rehearsal hours are also listed as 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and the space is closed on Mondays during exhibition periods as well.

Exhibition viewing hours may vary by exhibition. The 2021 solo exhibition by Jo Heon, announced by Jeonju City, ran from April 15 to April 28, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free admission. This is not a standard schedule applied to every current exhibition, so if you are visiting to see an exhibition, follow the hours and admission conditions stated in that exhibition’s notice.

Why There Is No General Admission Ticket and How Prices Vary by Performance

No general admission fee applying to the entire facility has been confirmed for Woojin Cultural Space. Admission fees are set by exhibition and performance program. In an official example, all seats were priced at 10,000 won, with a 10% discount for Jeonju citizens and a 30% discount for artists.

“Dandelion: Explosion” was listed at 15,000 won for online reservations and 20,000 won for on-site reservations. For the 2026 exhibition “Rooms and Outside: 12 Rooms,” the general admission price was not stated in the official information, while participation in the associated art auction cost 5,000 won. Therefore, rather than going to the venue expecting only free exhibitions, check the notice relevant to your purpose for visiting first.

The Difference Between the 164-Seat Art Theater and the 65-Pyeong Gallery

The art theater has 164 seats and covers 36 pyeong, with a stage measuring 13.3 m × 9 m. The stage height ranges from a minimum of 4 m to a maximum of 5 m, and it is equipped with lighting facilities, including moving lights, as well as stage equipment. The art theater, newly built in December 2010, also houses a German-made Seiler 278 piano.

The gallery is a 65-pyeong space finished with maple flooring. The height from the floor to the top is 4.6 m, while the distance from the floor to the lighting rail is 3.62 m. The wall height available for exhibition installation is 3.57 m, and the wall measures 11 m wide by 17 m long. The gallery entrance is 1.29 m wide and 2.09 m high, so those bringing in large works or equipment should check rental conditions that differ from ordinary visitor routes.

From the Five Pansori Traditions to Young Artists’ Exhibitions

Woojin Cultural Space has held “The Beauty of the Five Pansori Traditions” since 1991, reaching its 30th edition in 2020. In 2021, it held the 132nd through 135th editions of “Our Sounds, Our Rhythms,” the second edition of “Our Dance Artists Exhibition,” and the 30th “Emerging Artists Invitational Exhibition.”

That same year, it held the 72nd and 73rd editions of the “Young Artists Invitational Exhibition,” while in 2019 it held the 192nd through 199th editions of “Art Journey.” The official website lists “Unreleased Works,” the regular exhibition of the Woojin Young Artists Association, and the September 2026 schedule for the Woojin Art Journey.

If You Are Renting the Venue, Remember the Prepayment Reservation and Three-Day Rule

Culture and arts professionals can use the facilities after completing a simple application process, and venue rental applications require Woojin Cultural Space’s designated rental application form. Rehearsal-room rentals use a prepaid reservation system, and cancellations or changes are possible only up to three days in advance.

Approved rental groups must pay the full rental fee within 15 days of receiving notification. During the review, the renter’s or group’s professionalism and the quality of the exhibition or performance work are assessed. The listed fees are 385,000 won per week for the gallery, 15,000 won per hour for Art 2 rehearsal room, 8,000 won per hour for Art 1 rehearsal room, and 3,000 won per hour for the private practice room.

Additional costs are 30,000 won per hour for heating and air conditioning, 20,000 won per wireless handheld microphone, 20,000 won per wireless lavalier microphone, and 100,000 won per use for a beam projector (5,000 ANSI). Moving lights cost 100,000 won per use, and seven units are available. The Seiler 278 grand piano costs 200,000 won per day, including tuning, and one unit is available.

Call 063-272-7223 to Confirm Conditions on the Day of the Performance

The main telephone number is 063-272-7223, and the listed email address is [email protected]. The official website is http://www.woojin.or.kr/. Since admission fees and hours vary by performance and exhibition, it is advisable to confirm your purpose and date by phone or through the notices on the website.

Available public information does not confirm whether wheelchairs or strollers can enter, whether ramps, elevators, or accessible restrooms are available, whether photography is prohibited, whether payment is cash-only, or whether English information and audio guides are provided. Foreign visitors making their first visit should prepare the performance ticket or exhibition notice screen, avoid Mondays, and use a map app for guidance during the five-minute walk after getting off the bus.