The life of Master Wonhyo (617-686 A.D.) is a typical Korean paradox. He was a scholar who composed over 100 works on Buddhist philosophy, whose influence in scholarship and teaching was felt in China and other surrounding countries. He is acknowledged today as the foremost figure in the history of Korean Buddhism. And yet, many … [Read More]
Month: June 2011 (page 3)
Ji Dong-won signed by Sunderland
Ji Dong-won (지동원) is signed by Sunderland from the Jeonnam Dragons (전남 드래곤즈) for £2.1 million – the youngest Korean player in the Premier league. A word of advice: pack some warm clothes. http://bit.ly/iQFcwS # [Read More]
Baeja at the KCC – well worth a visit
The waistcoat show currently on at the KCC is amazing: beautiful garments, imaginatively displayed. I want them all. The expo is only 10 days long: get there soon. # [Read More]
June’s daytime films at the KCCUK share a Kangwon-do theme
Why Kangwon-do? Because it’s Dano time, the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. And the place most associated with the Dano festival is Gangneung, Kangwon-do, whose festival rites have been listed at UNESCO. Don’t expect to see the most obvious film associated with Kangwon-do though — the one by Hong Sang-soo — because there … [Read More]
Cultural Heritage Administration is 50 this year
Taking what was achieved yesterday and handing it over to tomorrow: the Cultural Heritage Administration of Korea is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. http://bit.ly/k5GoJt # [Read More]
Brooke Shields cooks Korean
First it was Nigella Lawson; now it’s Brooke Shields expressing her love of gochujang http://t.co/RgzqaTk #. Korean food fads arrive in New York (via Chosun Ilbo). [Read More]
Shin Kyung-sook’s book roadshow comes to Europe
The Shin Kyung-sook roadshow arrives on mainland Europe. Please Look After Mother is already in its third print run in Spain. http://bit.ly/m7WUBL # [Read More]
Saharial’s Guide to Kpop – part 1
Saharial commences a journey through the many attractions of Kpop, which will lead her wherever you want her to go Introduction I’ve been following the Korean music scene since late 2004, after a small detour from the Hong Kong and Taiwanese pop scene turned into one giant change of direction in my interests in Asian … [Read More]
Scorched Earth, Black Snow: Andrew Salmon presents his new book at the KCC
Last year Andrew Salmon presented his book To the Last Round at the KCC, in a fascinating evening. Another year, another book. To the Last Round is a great book, and it was sad that it really took the mainstream press a while to notice and appreciate it. This time round, the blogs and the … [Read More]
An open letter to the KCCUK: Please can we have some live K-Pop in London?
Dear Korean Cultural Centre, As France prepares for its first ever K-POP concert with one of South Korea’s leading entertainment companies, the general feeling around the blogosphere is that this will truly be a historical moment. As many have said, “The Hallyu is finally here” but for me as a British supporter of Korean culture … [Read More]
DaeHun Kwon receives the Jack Goldhill Award for Sculpture
Congratulations to London-based Korean artist DaeHun Kwon, who has just received the Jack Goldhill Award for Sculpture, which comes with a £10,000 prize. The prize is awarded to an outstanding work of sculpture from all those selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, which opens today. The award was presented in a small ceremony on … [Read More]
Baeja, the beauty of Korea – traditional and contemporary fashion at the KCC
An interesting two-week exhibition coming up at the KCC: The Korean Cultural Centre (UK) is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition Baeja, the Beauty of Korea, organised by Arumjigi Culture Keepers Foundation (hereafter, ‘Arumjigi’). Arumjigi is a non-profit organization located in Seoul, Korea. It strives to preserve and present the delights of Korea’s Cultural Heritage. … [Read More]
Situated Senses: Gallery tour and talk at Hanmi Gallery
The interim exhibition at Hanmi Gallery has been extended by two weeks, giving time for a special event on 10 June and a closing party on 17 June. Note also the weekly curator’s talk on Wednesday evenings. Details follow: HANMI GALLERY INTERIM EXHIBITION 20 May – 17 June 2011 Situated Senses 01 : Inclined Angles … [Read More]
Thames Philharmonia plays Beethoven
The Thames Philharmonia features Korean conductor Yu Byung-yun with Korean pianist Cathy Cheongmi Park, playing Beethoven’s third piano concerto. The programme starts with the Egmont overture and finishes with the Eroica Symphony. Landmark Arts Centre, Ferry Road, Teddington, TW11 9NN www.landmarkartscentre.org 11 June 2011 7:30pm The orchestra performs three or four concerts a year. These … [Read More]
Seung Pyo Hong: Monitor Lizard at Bearspace
Seung-pyo Hong’s work has been on display at the KCC and at Sasapari. Now he has a solo show at Bearspace, 152 Deptford High Street, London, SE8 3PQ. Seung Pyo Hong-The Monitor Lizard 21 May -18 June Wed-Sat // 10 am – 6 pm Preview Evening 27 May // 6.30-8.30pm In association with South London … [Read More]
Time-lapse video of Seoul
This time-lapse video of Seoul by Oh Choong Young has been doing the rounds of the blogosphere. Very much worth a look http://vimeo.com/23402375 #: [Read More]