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History and Activities
The Pulmuone Kimchi Museum initially opened in Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul in 1986
and moved to the Korea World Trade Center in Samseong-dong, Seoul to let more
people inside and outside of Korea know about the culture of kimchi through the 1988 Seoul
Olympics. The museum opened the Kimchi Museum College in 1993 to offer courses
on kimchi and traditional foods for adults, international vistor, and children, and it is promoting
the excellence and diversity of Korean food through exhibitions such as ‘Temple
Kimchi’ and ‘Aesthetic of Palate ? Beautiful Kimchi for a Stimulating Palate’, as well
as by offering educational programs such as ‘Mobile Museum’, and ‘I ♥ K (Korea & Kimchi).’

December 2009 ‘Handa’ - program for multicultural families
November 2009 ‘Come to Make Kimchi’ ? program for adults
September 2009 ‘Mobile Museum’ ? culture and arts program in connection with the local community
July 2009 ‘Story of Delicious Kimchi with Pictures’ ? program related with the exhibition
June 2009 Special exhibition ‘Aesthetic of Palate ? Beautiful Kimchi for a Stimulating Palate’
May 2009 Museum Tour with Curator program
May 2009 ‘Experience Kimchi Making’ - permanent program
May 2009 ‘Kimchi Kids’ ? program celebrating Children’s Day
January 2009 ‘Kimchi Hunters Quiz? Quiz!’ ? educational program
December 2008 ‘I ♥ K (Korea & Kimchi)’ program
July 2008 ‘Reading Museum’ program
November 2007 Programs for experiencing kimchi culture for international visitor
July 2006 Special Exhibition, ‘Have Fun at the Museum’ ? Children’s Kimchi Academy
October 2004 'Invitation Exhibition of Dak-Paper Artists' celebrating the 2004 General Assembly of the International Council of Museums
June 2003 Remote tour system for a kimchi factory
June 2002 'Kimchi, Cheese & Smile' to celebrate the World Cup 2002
May 2001 '30 Dishes Made with Kimchi' on Children’s Day and the 1st anniversary of the opening
May 2000 Expanded and moved to COEX Mall inside the ASEM Convention Center, Samseong-dong
January 1997 1st Exhibition of Traditional Rice Cake and Sweets
August 1996 2nd Family Kimchi Making Competition
June 1996 1st Special Exhibition of Summer Kimchi
May 1993 Official registration with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (No. 49, Class 1 Exclusive Museum)
January 1993 2nd Year of Kimchi Museum College Lecture ? Traditional Food Culture and Cooking
November 1992 1st Year of Kimchi Museum College Lecture ? Kimchi Making for Winter
December 1989 Special Exhibition ? The 30 Kimchies of North Korea
May 1988 Moved to the Korea World Trade Center in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
September 1986 Established in Pil-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul