The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Budapest, Hungary, on Nov. 18 marked its relocation to a building of Central European University with a ceremony. Now the biggest of its kind in Europe, the KCC contains an exhibition hall, an auditorium, interactive centers for Korean food and culture, a lecture room and a library.

The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Budapest, Hungary, on Nov. 18 was reopened at its new location within the building of the business school at Central European University.

The relocation ceremony attracted approximately 100 people including Korean Culture and Information Service Director Kim Tae-hoon, Mr. Schőberl Márton, deputy state secretary for cultural diplomacy at the Hungarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and representatives from the Eastern European nation's political and cultural circles.

"The relocation of the KCC in Budapest is meaningful in that this year marks the 30th anniversary of Korea-Hungary diplomatic ties," Kim said, adding, "In Budapest, the heart of culture and art in Central Europe, we expect to promote Korean culture more effectively and conduct more active cultural exchanges between both countries through the KCC."

The KCC in Budapest, now the largest of its kind in Europe, was reopened on Nov. 18 at its new location in the Hungarian capital.

With a combined area of 7,957 square meters, the KCC is the largest of its kind in Europe. It has three below-ground and five above-ground floors with an exhibition hall, an auditorium, interactive centers for Korean food and culture (Hangeul, Hanbok and traditional art), a lecture room and a library.

The KCC in Budapest will offer classes to spread understanding of Korea and its culture such those on the Korean language at King Sejong Institute, traditional dance, art, taekwondo and cooking as well as exhibitions and performances.

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