Seoul Living Culture Center Seogyo
서울생활문화센터 서교
Culture space · Mapo-gu
A hub for young artists near Hongdae, with dance and music practice rooms and multipurpose spaces available to borrow for free.
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Source: 서울문화재단 · mediahub.seoul.go.kr
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