4 things you can do at the Korean Cultural Center in Taguig
If you can't get enough of Korean culture, then KCC is the perfect place for you!
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) Philippines headquarters in Bayani Road, Taguig City has their doors open for every single fanboy, fangirl, or regular Filipino who wants to immerse themselves in Korean history and heritage.
Here's what you can do inside the building:
The Korean Cultural Center is open for visitors from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays.
KCC Philippines opened their building to the public on July 19, 2011 to further promote Korean Culture and start a 'more active people-to-people' exchange between the Philippines and South Korea. —JCB, GMA Integrated News
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