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National Assembly Building

This building can be referred to as the heart of the National Assembly as it houses the Plenary Chamber, committee meeting rooms, National Assembly Secretariat, and the Press Center.

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The two bronze sculptures, which were installed on either side of the National Assembly Building in 1976, represent the National Assembly as the hall of democracy.

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National Assembly Library

There are various reference rooms, reading rooms, National Assembly Research Service (NARS), National Assembly Periodicals Center, etc. in the building.

❼ National Assembly Uijeonggwan

The building is home to the National Assembly Budget Office (NABO), National Assembly Broadcasting Station (NATV), Parliamentary Training Office, and Digital Legislative Resource Center (3rd floor).

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Memorial Hall (Visitor Center)

Various exhibition halls for constitutional materials and the National Assembly Visitor Center are located at the Memorial Hall.

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Infinite Time & Space

The Infinite Time & Space, which is a clock sculpture built in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the opening of the National Assembly, represents the future-oriented approach of the institution.

❿ Statue of Haetae

Haetae is an imaginary animal which is believed to defeat the evil and defend the good. The two Haetae statues, which are located near the Main Gate, symbolize ideal politics.

❹ Fountain (Statue of Peace and Prosperity)

The Statue of Peace and Prosperity which stands at the center of the fountain, is a bronze structure installed in 1978 and constitutes one of the iconic structures of the National Assembly.

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National Assembly Members’ Office Building

Members’ offices are located in the building, providing work spaces for Members and their assistants.

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National Assembly Hanok “Sarangjae”

T h e N a t i o n a l A s s e m b l y H a n o k “Sarangjae,” which is located up on the Members’ Hill, was designed to promote the excellence of Hanok, or a traditional Korean house, and to serve as a venue for a reception or banquet for VIPs visiting the National Assembly.

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Main Gate

National Assembly Station (Subway Line 9) Exit 1

National Assembly Station (Subway Line 9) Exit 6

Riverside Parking Lot

Entrance for Chartered Buses Entrance for Chartered Buses

Korean Parliamentarian

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It provides a shuttle service between the Memorial Hall (Visitor Center) and the National Assembly Building. The service is open to all visitors with priority given to the elderly and children.

※ Memorial Hall National Assembly Building: 900 meters in distance, 10 minutes on foot

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[Operating Hours]

Memorial Hall

National Assembly Library

National Assembly Building

National Assembly Members’ Office Building

09:00 – 17:30 (departure from the Memorial Hall at 15-minute intervals)Departure from the Memorial Hall (every 15 minutes at 00/15/30/45 each hour)Departure from the National Assembly Building (every 15 minutes at 05/20/35/50 each hour)

National Assembly Main Gate

Information on Cafeteria & Transportation

Miga

National Assembly Library Cafeteria

National Assembly Building Cafeteria

Subway

Walk from Exit 1 or 6 of National Assembly Station (Line 9)Transfer to a bus from Exit 5 of Yeouido Station (Line 5)

Bus (get off at the National Assembly Station stop)

Parking

- The new parking regulations of the National Assembly do not allow visitors to park within the premises except for those on official purposes or with disabilities. Visitors coming for tours are kindly requested to park at the Riverside Parking Lot.

- Buses for group tourists must enter through Gate 3 or 6 and park at the Riverside Parking Lot after dropping off passengers.

※ �Fees at the Riverside Parking Lot Free up to 2 hours (Tickets need to be stamped at the National Assembly or Memorial

Hall reception)

※ �Reservations are required for groups. ※ �An inquiry needs to be made for weekend service.

3rd floor of the Memorial Hall (Tel. 02-780-1735, 02-788-4329)Mon-Fri: Lunch 11:30 – 13:30, Dinner 17:30 – 19:00Sat: Lunch 11:30 – 13:00

National Assembly Library B1 (Tel. 02-788-4255)

National Assembly Building, 1st floor (Tel. 02-788-2840)

National Assembly Building

Fountain

National Assembly Station (Subway Line 9)

Exit 1

Exit 6

Gate 1Gate 2 Seogang Bridge

Direct route to Riverside Parking Lot Route to Riverside Parking Lot from within the premises of the National Assembly

Memorial Hall (Visitor Center)

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Memorial Hall | Memorial Hall Tour Route (40 min)Information on the Tour National Assembly Building | National Assembly Building Tour Route (40 min)

Tour Route

Facilities

Orientation Theater

The promotional video helps visitors to better understand the work of the legislative body by introducing them to the functions and roles of the National Assembly (seating capacity: 100).

[Screening time]Every hour on the hour (for groups)Every 30 minutes (for individual visitors)

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Visitors can make a tour reservation by sending an email (visitor@assembly.go.kr) at least 3 days before the planned date. You need to provide your name, the date and time of your visit, the number of visitors, and your telephone number. ※ �Tours may not be allowed under some circumstances such as the convocation of a plenary session or the maintenance of order. ※ �National Assembly Tour App: Tour reservation/confirmation/information Inquiry on the tour: National Assembly Visitor Center (02-788-3656, 3664)

Please visit the National Assembly Visitor Center Website (http://memorial.assembly.go.kr) for more news and information on the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.

※ �Visitors must arrive 10 minutes before the reserved time. ※ �Reservations for the Legislative Experience Hall must be made separately through the

Visitor Center website.

WeekdaysSaturdays

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Meetings at the National AssemblyVisitors wishing to attend the Plenary or committee meetings at the National Assembly are advised to inquire at the Parliamentary Security Division (02-788-2761). - Plenary meetings: Admission tickets to the Plenary are distributed upon the

recommendation of a National Assembly Member. - Committee meetings: Visitors must acquire the permission of the chairperson of the

relevant committee in order to attend the meetings.

Tour of the National Assembly LibraryVisitors wishing to tour the National Assembly Library must apply and receive authorization through the National Assembly Library website (www.nanet.go.kr). - Inquiries: National Assembly Library Planning and Management Office (02-788-4243)

09:00 – 18:00 (last admission 17:00)09:00 – 13:00 (last admission 12:00)Memorial Hall (no guided tours)National Assembly Building (group of 10 persons or more)Sundays, national holidays, Labor Day (May 1), National Assembly Inauguration Day (May 31)

Plenary Chamber (First Chamber)

The Plenary is the ultimate decision-making body of the National Assembly. The Chamber, which is referred to as the digital chamber, is equipped with a touch screen terminal for each Member and two large electronic boards for displaying the result of electronic voting.

Chamber of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts (Second Chamber)

The Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, which examines the state’s budget bill and the settlement of accounts, is a standing special committee working throughout the year.

Standing Committee Meeting Rooms

Standing Commit tees del iberate on legislative and budget bills under their respective jurisdictions and undertake the annual inspection of state administration. (Photo: House Steering Committee)

Pillars

T h e 2 4 p i l l a r s , w h i c h p r o p u p t h e National Assembly Building, represent the commitment of Members to faithfully discharging their duties all around the clock, which is 24 hours, throughout the 24 seasonal divisions.

Dome

The round shape of the dome represents the essence of parliamentary democracy, which brings together various views of the people and puts them to debate with the objective of reaching consensus.

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National Assembly History Hall

Visitors can check out materials and videos on the major activities of previous convocations and learn about the history of the Constitution, electoral systems and political parties.

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National Assembly Speakers Hall

The hall provides information on the former Speakers’ parliamentary activities and profiles and displays their personal articles, starting from the Speaker of the Constituent Assembly. Gifts received through their parliamentary diplomacy activities are on display. Visitors can take a commemorative photo with the Speaker of the National Assembly.

Hall of the People of the National Assembly

Visitors can learn about various support organizations of the National Assembly and the functions thereof, and find out what type of work would suit them best.

Legislative Experience Hall

Visitors can experience the law-making process in person at the hall. (Seating capacity: 45, reservation required for a group of 20 persons or more)

Stenographers’ Seat

Two stenographers take turns every 10 minutes to record the proceedings of the Plenary.

Exhibition Gallery (4th floor)

The Exhibition Gallery on the 4th floor provides a wealth of information ranging from the establishment of the National Assembly to its activities in various sectors, including economy, culture and diplomacy.

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National Assembly Records IITh is exh ib i t ion d isp lays mean ingfu l parliamentary records about speeches, tenure and age, and various for-the-first-time records of the National Assembly.

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Visitor Center (1st floor)

Visitors can get information on the tour of the National Assembly and rent wheelchairs and strollers.

InquiriesInformation Desk (02-788-3656)

Souvenir Shop & Café (1st floor)InquiriesSouvenir Shop (02-788-4465)Café (02-784-4770)

Nursing Room (1st floor)

The room is equipped with a floor heating system, tables, sofas and a water purifier for nursing mothers.

InquiriesVisitor Center (02-788-3656)

Cafeteria (3rd floor)

Visitors can dine at the cafeteria on the 3rd floor.

InquiriesMiga (02-788-4329, 02-780-1735)

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Parliamentary Democracy Hall

This hall introduces the establishment of parliamentary democracy and the functions and roles of the National Assembly that embodies the spirit of the Constitution, and offers a glimpse of parliamentary activities to visitors.

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Auditorium

The auditorium serves as a venue for cultural events and seminars. (seating capacity: 300)

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National Assembly Records IBronze bas-relief face sculpture of the National Assembly Members with the highest election records (nine term Members: Hon. Kim Young-sam, Hon. Park Jyun-kyu, and Hon. Kim Jong-pil) and related materials, and records of family National Assembly Members, who were father and son, husband and wife or brothers, are exhibited to offer greater understanding on parliamentary politics.

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Children’s Education Hall

The hall offers easy, fun, and hands-on legislative experiences designed to educate children on parliamentary politics, which constitutes the basis of democracy education. (Elementary school 3rd graders or younger)

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National Assembly Archives

This exhibition is a collection of various records related to the Constitution owned by the National Assembly.

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National Assembly Hall

Visitors can search for information on the authority, composition and operation of the National Assembly using touch screen monitors, and separate sections are available to provide information on parliaments around the world and the National Assembly of Korea.

Speaker’s Office

The Speaker’s Office is a place where the Speaker of the National Assembly performs his or her official duties and receives foreign dignitaries.

Central Hall

The Central Hall, which is situated right in the center of the National Assembly Building, serves as a venue for the major functions of the National Assembly, such as the Constitution Day Ceremony. It is also referred to as the Rotunda Hall. The yellow circle in the middle of the ceiling symbolizes the sun with the 24 out-reaching lines representing its rays.

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National Assembly Visitor Center Souvenir Shop Café Nursing Room Restroom Tour Reception Desk Exhibition Gallery (4th floor) Plenary Chamber (4th floor) Tour Reception Desk

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Main Entrance

Tour Reservation

National Assembly Visitor Center Website

Tour Route

Other Information

National Assembly Building(40 min)

Public Gallery at the Plenary Chamber & Exhibition Gallery

on the 4th floor

Memorial Hall(40 min)

Orientation Theater, Exhibition Halls, etc.

Legislative Experience Hall

(30 min)

Experience of a mock National Assembly for a

group of 20 to 45 elementary school 4th graders or older

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