Temporary Suspension of Planned Performances, Exhibitions, and Education at Seoul Arts Center

Inducing Cancellation and Suspension Through Refunds of Rental Fees for Venue Performances and Exhibitions

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] On the 23rd, the Seoul Arts Center announced on the 24th that it will temporarily cancel all self-planned performances, exhibitions, and educational courses to prevent the spread of infection and protect against infection, following the upgrade of the infectious disease crisis alert level for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) to the highest level, "Severe."

The planned performance "Artist Lounge," scheduled for February 26, has been canceled, and the planned exhibitions "Chusa Kim Jeong-hui and the Dialogue of Qing Dynasty Literati" and "Joseon Modern Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition" have been decided to be closed. All educational courses will also be suspended or postponed for one week.

The Seoul Arts Center also explained that it is informing that it will take measures to minimize damage by fully refunding the rental fees for performances and exhibitions held by external organizations and private planners that are canceled or suspended.

In addition to continuous disinfection throughout the entire space, they announced that infection prevention measures have been further strengthened by partially closing and restricting the opening of some entrances.

The Seoul Arts Center added that it will continuously monitor changes in the infectious disease crisis alert level and the spread trend carefully, and plans to provide prompt responses in close consultation with related organizers.