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Cinematheque KOFA (Korean Film Archive)
시네마테크KOFA (한국영상자료원)
Culture space · Mapo-gu
The permanent cinematheque of the national film archive. Korean classics, world masterpieces and special programmes screen free of charge year-round in two halls with 471 seats. The Korean Film Museum and film library in the same building are also free.
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Source: koreafilm.or.kr
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