Daehak-ro

Daehak-ro, brimming with the vibrant energy of youth, is a cultural hub representing Korea's arts, performances, and freedom. It has been beloved by young people since the days when Seoul National University's College of Liberal Arts and Law were located here. Students from Seoul National University and nearby universities, along with other young people, gathered here, naturally creating Daehak-ro's unique character, incomparable to any other place. In 1975, Seoul National University moved its campus to the foot of Gwanaksan Mountain. However, a park named 'Marronnier Park' was created on the site, featuring large marronnier trees. Subsequently, small and large cultural facilities for plays, musicals, and more were established one by one for young people and visitors, finally completing today's Daehak-ro. The Seoul Metropolitan Government designated Daehak-ro as a 'Culture and Arts Street' in May 1985, and as a 'Cultural District' in 2004, the second after Insa-dong. Cultural districts are selected from places with a concentration of cultural resources, recognizing the need for protection and management not only by the market but also at the government level. This aims to revitalize performing arts in Daehak-ro, increase visitors, while avoiding the dominance of commercial facilities and protecting small theaters and cultural facilities. We hope that Daehak-ro will continue to thrive with its pure romance and arts, and look forward to its even brighter future.