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  1. Cine Cube

    This well-respected art cinema near Deoksugung screens international festival films, which are usually shown in their original language with Korean subtitles. Interest in world cinema is growing, especially amongst young Seoulites.

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  2. Coex Mall Megabox

    A mega popular 17-screen multiplex cinema with over 4000 seats that screens some films at , when most other cinemas have closed for the night. Queues can build up at busy times.

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  3. Hakchon Green Theatre

    The smash-hit rock musical Line 1 takes a satirical look at Seoul - the 'Ladies of Gangnam' song and dance is a memorable highlight. The nearly three-hour show has English subtitles on a screen on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

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  4. Korea Film Archives

    The archives screens classic Korean films with English subtitles. The seasonal programmes provide a rare opportunity to see films that are not normally shown.

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  5. Munye Theatre

    This large red-brick theatre in Daehangno puts on a varied dance-oriented programme of events and shows as well as hosting the annual Modern Dance Festival. Posters around Daehangno advertise what's on.

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  6. National Theatre

    On Namsan, this complex is home to the national drama, national changguk (Korean opera), national orchestra and national dance companies. Besides the main hall, venues include outdoor stages where free concerts and movies are held in summer. It is a 15-minute uphill walk from the subway exit or take the yellow bus No 2 from the bus stop just behind Exit 6.

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  7. Sejong Centre For The Performing Arts

    Centrally located, this recently renovated centre is a leading arts complex that puts on major drama, music and art shows, including an annual three-day international drum festival in early October. It has a grand hall, a small theatre and three art galleries.

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