KOCIS CENTER
About the KOCIS Center
KOCIS Center
The KOCIS Center is a government institution operated by the Korean Culture and Information Service(KOCIS), which was established to promote Korea’s national image and cultural heritage on a global stage. The KOCIS Center is responsible for helping international reporters produce accurate, in-depth news coverage by offering updates on government activities and providing news coverage support.
It was first established in 2013 as the Foreign Press Center Korea, after the expansion and renovation of its facilities, it was relaunched as the KOCIS Center in December 2021 as a hub of communication between international press organizations and the Korean government. The KOCIS Center organizes Policy Forums and briefings for government institutions, arranges interviews with dignitaries and important figures, hosts various press-related events such as press tours, and provides related services and facilities.
Policy Forums
High-level Korean government officials(i.e., ministers and vice-ministers) resent and explain major policies, share their ideas and opinions in a subsequent Q&A sessions.
Briefings and Interviews
We arrange briefings by Ministry spokespersons and other relevant officials to provide prompt, accurate information about pending issues. We also help to organize interviews with government officials, experts, and other figures who have the information needed for news correspondents to accurately cover relevant issues.
Press Release
We distribute press releases from different ministries in Korean and foreign languages to provide accurate information about major policies, events, and announcements.
Operating Hours 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday-Friday. The KOCIS Center is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays. Its operating hours are subject to change if necessary. Address KOCIS Center, 10F of the Korea Press Center, 124 Sejong-daero, Jung-gu, Seoul Contact Information +82-2-731-1590 / kociscenter@korea.kr |
Facilities
The KOCIS Center offers the following facilities to ensure the convenience and comfort of international press organizations in conducting their news coverage activities in Korea. The KOCIS Center offers spaces for promotional events, communications, news coverage, and editing to fully support the news coverage activities of international reporters.
※ This facility may only be used by holders of a press card issued by the KOCIS Center. Some facilities need to be reserved in advance.
Multi-Purpose Hall
The 72-seat multi-purpose hall is designed to stage policy forums, briefings, and various events involving international press organizations. It is equipped with simultaneous interpretation booths, giant LED displays, and state-of-the-art audio equipment.
Lounge and Cafeteria
We offer the lounge and the cafeteria to help reporters conduct their news coverage activities and communicate with others in a more comfortable and relaxed environment. The cafeteria is equipped with a communal table that also serves as a workspace for reporters.
Interview Room
These rooms are available for interviews with various people, such as high-level government officials. The calming ambiance of these private two-seated interview rooms facilitates communication between reporters and their interviewees.
Workspace
We offer personal workspaces for reporters to plan their news coverage activities, focus on their work, and create audio reports. There are four workrooms that must be reserved in advance.
Studio
We offer this room to allow international reporters to conveniently edit photos and videos. It is equipped with a wide range of devices such that it serves as a one-stop shop for users to create and edit photos and videos.
Editing Room
We offer this room to allow international reporters to conveniently edit photos and videos. It is equipped with a wide range of devices such that it serves as a one-stop shop for users to create and edit photos and videos.
Conference Room
We offer Conference Room to facilitate the news coverage and promotional activities of international reporters. The conference Room can hold over 20 people and the video conference room can hold over 10 people.
Video Conference Room
We offer Conference Room to facilitate the news coverage and promotional activities of international reporters. The conference Room can hold over 20 people and the video conference room can hold over 10 people.
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Government Complex-Sejong, 408, Galmae-ro, Sejong-si 30119, Republic of Korea Tel: +82-44-203-2000 Fax: +82-44-203-3447
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