The last time I ate in the rooftop restaurant in the London Hilton was nearly thirty years ago, and somebody else was paying. It was very good, but since then much has changed. In 2006 the space was taken over by Chris Galvin (ex Orrery, Wolseley), and the establishment got a Michelin star in 2009. … [Read More]
Month: August 2015
Infinite’s “Infinite Effect” tour in London
After their well-attended appearance at the Hammersmith Apollo two years ago, Infinite are returning to the Shepherds Bush Empire this year. Infinite 2nd World Tour: Infinite Effect Friday 9th October 8:00 pm O2 Shepherds Bush Empire Shepherds Bush Green, W12 8TT London. Tickets: www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.ticketweb.co.uk On sale 11:00 am, 5th Sept [Read More]
K-music rising stars – recitals at the KCC
Running alongside the K-music festival is a series of three performances in the KCCUK featuring young UK-based Korean musicians. Admission is free, but booking is essential. To reserve your place, RSVP to [email protected] or 020 7004 2600 with your details (name, contact details and number of tickets required). All performances are at 7pm at the … [Read More]
September’s K-drama pilot screenings
If it wasn’t such a busy week this week I’d definitely sign up for this particular evening. Not only did a lot of my friends heartily recommend Misaeng to me, but it would be interesting to see an example of the retro 1990s trend that seemed to have be running through Korean popular entertainment recently. … [Read More]
Exhibition news: Simple, Calm, Subtle — KCDF at Tent London 2015
For the second year running, the Korea Craft and Design Foundation is bringing an impressive collection of Korean crafts to Tent London. At LKL we’re particularly pleased that the work of one of our favourite ceramic artists, Roe Kyung-jo, will be included. Constancy and Change in Korean Traditional Craft 2015 Su-su, Deom-deom, Eun-eun (means Simple, … [Read More]
Event news: Highlights of the 8th New Malden Arts Festival
The 8th New Malden Arts Festival runs from 7th to 20th September. For full details, visit the Theatre for All website and view the official brochure. A summary of the timetable is laid out below, and a details of a couple of highlighted events which may be of interest to LKL readers. But there’s something … [Read More]
A souvenir of the Old Justice
A bit of London’s Korean history dumped outside the sadly missed Old Justice pub. These plywood panels would make a great focal point on the wall of your luxury penthouse apartment. Old Justice proprieter and head chef Mr. Kim is now running K Place in the City of London, serving quality authentic Korean food to … [Read More]
EU-ROK FTA used in pro-EU campaign
Interesting to see how the pro-Europe lobby are targeting Korean interests to support their cause. @lklinks, our Twitter account, was recently tagged by @euromove, who describe themselves as “the biggest grassroots, independent, nationwide organisation making the case for the UK’s membership of the EU”, in the below tweet. Also tagged, somewhat bizarrely, were the London … [Read More]
Event news: Conference on Asian Cultural Flows
News of an upcoming conference at Birkbeck. Those who qualify can book via Eventbrite. Conference on Asian Cultural Flows Dr Lorraine Lim Wednesday, 30 September 2015 from 10:00 to 17:00 (BST) London, United Kingdom The popularity of J-Pop and K-Pop in East and Southeast Asia (and beyond) is now well-known, but less is known about … [Read More]
Event notice: BKWS dinner with Anne Wightman
Notice of the monthly dinner of the British Korean Women’s Society: My Seoul Adventure A talk by Anne Wightman (wife of the British Ambassador to South Korea 2011 to 2015) Tuesday 1 September 2015, 7.00pm In and Out Club | 4 St James’s Square | LONDON SW1AY 4JU After postings in Beijing, Paris and Rome, … [Read More]
The full programme for the V+A’s Chuseok family day on 13 September
The Victoria & Albert Museum have released details of the treats in store on their Chuseok family day. It all looks fun, but if I could recommend one thing in particular: make a beeline for one of Sef Townsend’s story-telling sessions and you’ll be captivated – and the kids will love it too. Chuseok: Korean … [Read More]
Book review: Shin Kyung-sook — I’ll be right there
There are people who liked Shin Kyung-sook’s most famous work – Please Look After Mother – and those that didn’t. In the latter camp is Tony Malone and Charles Montgomery. And those in that camp seem to like I’ll Be Right There. Now, call me a sentimental old softie (and yes, like many others I … [Read More]
Embeddedness: Artist Films and Videos from Korea 1960s to Now
An interesting collaboration between the KCC, Tate Modern and EXiS (the 10th Experimental Film And Video Festival In Seoul 2015) brings you a collection of Korean artist videos in a series of three two-hour screenings. Embeddedness: Artist Films and Videos from Korea 1960s to Now Tate Modern Friday 18 – Saturday 19 September 2015 Adult … [Read More]
The KAA’s residency at the KCC – a video of the opening performance
Here is a video of the opening performance of this year’s Korean Artist Association’s residency at the KCC – entitled Arirang – by Jason Verney of Native Nomad Pictures. [Read More]
Book news: Our Korean Kitchen by Jordan Bourke and Rejina Pyo
Fashion designer Rejina Pyo has joined with her husband, chef and food writer Jordan Bourke, to produce Our Korean Kitchen, available from 3 September (Weidenfeld & Nicolson, £25). Judging by the extract published today in The Guardian, the recipe book is user-friendly, full of welcoming photographs, and adapts traditional recipes to accommodate ingredients available in … [Read More]
Event news: The Promised Land screens at the ICA
Anna miyoung Kim continues her work looking at the hidden costs of economic development with a film screening of The Promised Land. The screening is free, but registration is essential via [email protected]. The Promised Land Human Rights of Migrant Workers Köken Ergun | Kyongju Park | Santiago Sierra | Ekta Mittal and Yashiswini Raghunandan Wednesday … [Read More]