Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum

Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum

The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, founded by Dr. Young Yang Chung is an exhibition, educational, and research facility dedicated to advancing the knowledge and appreciation of embroidery and textile arts.

Inaugurated in May 2004 by Sookmyung Women's University.

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