In this paper, the the conceptual contradictions between multicultural education and Korean traditional music education was discussed. Today’s Korean traditional music education does not have a serious understanding of the concept of multiculturalism. Therefore, many people view multicultural education as simply a part of Korean traditional music education or as a device for the efficiency of Korean traditional music education. In discussions on Korean traditional music education, it is difficult to find an understanding of the power order inherent in the meaning of multiculturalism and reflection on social meaning. The error of equating Korean traditional music education with multicultural education without any logical context originates from the long-standing attitude of traditional Korean music education that only put the name of the nation first without considering the learner. In order for Korean traditional music to conform to the principles of multiculturalism, the current practice of forcing nationalism on learners must be abandoned. And we must actively think about what Korean traditional music will do for learners.