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All major events such as seminars, lectures and briefings are held on the first floor. To the right of the entrance, a table displays pamphlets and brochures about various aspects of the Republic of Korea issued by the Korean government and the Embassy. The walls on the first floor feature photographs portraying the diverse experiences of Koreans and presenting the mission statement of KORUS House. The first floor is divided into four sections handling the practical issues of KORUS House: the briefing room, the reception room, the meeting room and the operations room.
The briefing room is located to the right side of the first floor, as you enter the KORUS House building. As the name suggests, all briefings, lectures and seminars are held in this room. The room is equipped with cutting edge technology to provide lighting, recording and sound systems enabling the exact reproduction of the event in progress. Also, the room provides simultaneous interpretation to insure a full and robust dialog.
Across from the briefing room is the exciting and colorful Dynamic Korea Hall. The Hall features a grand piano and a large flat-screen TV for the entertainment of guests. The walls of the Dynamic-Korea Hall come to life with images that capture the active and vibrant modernity of the Republic of Korea. KORUS House hosts visitors offering refreshments or a light lunch following lectures and seminars. These gatherings provide Koreans and Americans with a chance to exchange opinions and reflect on the event they are attending.
The first floor also features a beautifully decorated meeting room on the first floor. The meeting room is furnished with elegant furniture and appointments that create a relaxed but dignified environment. This room is reserved for the VIPs and dignitaries. It serves as a space where they can relax, or respond to exclusive interviews, while waiting for an event.
The operations room provides essential technical services in coordination with the other teams at KORUS House. It features high-tech devices such as a super computer, DVD and CD recording systems that are imperative to determining the success of functions at the KORUS House.
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The second floor includes two exhibition spaces that feature displays about Korean traditions and culture, as well as the history of Korea-U.S alliance over the last century. The wall facing the staircase on the second floor is dominated by a life-size picture of the two presidents smiling and shaking hands together. The picture makes clear that promoting a stronger Korea-U.S. relationship the primary mission of the KORUS House.
The Heritage Hall is a museum highlighting the Korean cultural tradition on a small scale. Heritage Hall exhibits a fine collection of indigenous Korean crafts that draw interest to Korean art and design. The Heritage Hall is also equipped with multi-media features that allow the viewer to get a more complete understanding of the exhibition, providing a rare opportunity for cultural experience.
KORUS-House Hall celebrates the remarkable Korea-US relationship over the last century. At the center of the room, the visitor is welcomed by the mission statement of KORUS House. There room features a number of pictures of the important moments in the history of the Republic of Korea and the United States that testify to the power of the alliance. Also on display are rare books by authors that described Korean culture and the country as part of an early effort to introduce the Republic of Korea to Americans.
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